•    Plan and construct layout of tools and dies from Engineering, Tool Design, and/or Methods documents

•    Review Methods documents to ensure producibility of tool or die and provide estimates of labor hours for construction as required

•    Determine and order the raw materials required to build tool or die

•    Assemble tools and dies using and interpreting a variety of precision measurement equipment to ensure compliance with Engineering specifications

•    Troubleshoot and coordinate with Engineering, Tool Design, Production, and/or Methods to resolve problems pertaining to the successful construction of a tool or die design

• Typically 7 years conventional machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or related experience, which must include 5 years experience in tool and die construction

•    Ability to read and interpret Engineering, Methods, and Tool Design documents

•    Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments

•    Ability to set-up and operate various shop machines, for example mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, table routers, power hand tools, and heat treat oven

•    Mechanical skills

•    Basic knowledge of safety requirements for tool and die construction

•    Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments

•    Basic knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra

•    Working knowledge of tool and die construction and required machinery, equip