Tool & Die Maker

WHY CONSIDER MKC

Here at Madison-Kipp Corporation, we are one of the leaders in our field of high-pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture.  MKC is an equal opportunity employer. 

Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave. 

POSITION SUMMARY

A Tool and Die Maker  is responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing casting die and trim die components. Support all other departments as required to meet production needs. Assist in the training of tool room and die maintenance personnel. Maintain assigned equipment by performing normal maintenance and scheduled TPM’s. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in final fitting of cavity parting lines, slide tips, slide locks, etc. 
• Assigned tooling responsibility – responsible for maintaining a production capable tool (manage core inventory and repairs). 
• Capable of using AutoVue to view designs 
• Capable and willing to train others within the department.
• Assist and trouble shoot dies that are not working. 
• Must be willing and capable of making the repair to a die while it is on the die cast machine.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic cylinders makeup.
• Basic CNC offline Programmer (set-up and operation) of CNC;
• Mazak Lathe, Mazak Mill, Mikron Mill, Top 1 Mill Agie Sinker EDM,  Mitsubishi Wire EDM, 2 axis mills. 
• Setup and operate all conventional tool room equipment. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heavy Manufacturing Environment.  MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic.  These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy.  In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

• Technical degree in a Machine Tool or similar program.
• Completed a 5 year State Indentured Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program
• Minimum 10 years on the job experience in the Tool and Die Maker trade.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

JOB SKILLS

• Subject matter expert knowledge in Tool and Die work

• Capable of welding tool steels
• Proficient communication skills within the department.
• Proficient in reading prints (Product drawings, Die Cast and Trim Die prints)
• Proficient in use of measuring instruments. (Micrometers, Dial Indicators, etc.) 
• Proficient communication skills within the department.
• Proficient in assembling a casting die.
• Capable in creating setup and operator instructions
• Capable of creating Maintenance Work Requisitions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Less than 5%