Tool and Die Technician - Bloomington, United States - Cook Group

Description

Overview:

The Tool and Die Technician at Cook Polymer Technology will plan, machine, assemble, and measure tooling detailed on work orders to fabricate jigs, fixtures and custom tooling to support manufacturing plastic medical device components. Meet tight tolerance drawing requirements through selection of proper processes based on material and subsequent process requirements. Adjust existing tooling and drawings to address manufacturing issues. Maintain tools and equipment for production ready.

Machine tooling and components to meet tooling work order requirements in a safe and efficient manner

Verify work for compliance to prints and specifications

Manual or computer-controlled machining methods are used

Minor mold repair through replacing and verifying tooling components

Working with internal and external resources to execute repairs

Provide troubleshooting assistance on various production issues associated with tooling or fixtures

Review and mark up drawings to reflect as built dimensions

Maintain a clean work area and assist in cleaning common areas of the shop

Operate standard manual machining equipment

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Tool & Die certification from accredited school preferred
3+ years of related work experience either with mold maintenance or in a machining environment is preferred
Mechanical aptitude required
Ability to read tooling prints
Basic computer skills
Strong hand to eye coordination

General machining principles preferred

General machining principles preferred

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills preferred
CNC programming / machining capabilities preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Stand or sit (stationary position)

Walk (move/traverse)

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)

Climb stairs/ladders

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Talk/hear (communicate/converse, express ideas)

Pushing/pulling/reaching

Repetitive motion