Die Maker

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Constructs and repairs steel rule dies used for scoring, frame and/or face film die cutting. Cuts die board transfers pattern, drills pilot holes for bridging, jigs the die pattern, installs die rule and injection rubber by performing the following duties personally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints of die and product, die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualizes shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die.
• Computes dimensions, plans machining, layout, and die assembly operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes stock for machining.
• Selects steel rule according to die cut design and type of material to be cut. Cuts steel rule to necessary lengths and nicks to proper depth.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, radial drill press, shaper, and grinder, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Builds dies, smoothes flat and contoured surfaces and fits parts to each other.
• Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in die.
• Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
• Stores and maintains files on production dies.
• Maintains stock of die making materials and ejection rubber.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Carries out conduct and leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED): or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, technical correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical printing situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Some independent travel is required.