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TekniPlex · 7 hours ago

Tool & Die Tech -1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Blauvelt, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

TekniPlex is a company specializing in manufacturing, and they are seeking a Tool & Die Technician. The role involves analyzing tool problems, inspecting dies, conducting test runs, and ensuring the quality and safety of tools and processes.

IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze operating tool problems both in the Tool Room and on the production floor

Inspect finished dies (new or repaired) for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects

Conduct test runs or sample orders with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary

Cut, shape, and trim to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools

File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together

Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools

Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, EDM wire machine and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes

Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly

Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders

Perform tool changes on precision machines, focusing on the installation and uninstallation of tooling and dies

Execute detailed tools and dies cleaning, sharpening and assembly, ensuring preventive maintenance to avoid production delays

Troubleshoot tooling and dies efficiently, minimizing machine downtime and ensuring product quality

Follow the exact procedures for pre-setup, disassembly, and equipment installation

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and geometric dimensioning to ensure proper assembly and adjustments

Use technical mathematics to perform precise measurements and calculations for precision machine setup

Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and report issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and area Manager

Apply safety measures like Lock Out/Tag Out and ensure compliance with PPE requirements

Use basic measurements elements with caliper, micrometer, dial indicators

Perform basic pneumatic assemblies

Support the trial and implementation of new tooling and dies, providing feedback on performance and fit

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tool and die maintenance practices

Engage in training programs to remain current with technological advancements tool and die handling

Assist with audits and inspections to ensure all maintenance practices comply with quality and safety standards

Promote personal and product safety. Is competent and supports the companies ISO standards for Product Safety 22000 and HACCP

Ensures Quality of products and processes are maintained. Is competent and supports the companies ISO standards for Product Quality 15378

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

ToolDie makingMachine tool operationBlueprint readingTechnical mathematicsPreventive maintenanceSafety complianceContinuous improvementPneumatic assemblies

Required