Tool & Die Maker at Human Technologies, Inc – Laurens, South Carolina

• Design and fabricate compaction dies, extrusion dies, isostatic pins, and injection molds.
• Repair and refurbish worn or damaged dies and tooling.
• Create tooling for compaction, isostatic, and extrusion processes using detailed engineering prints.
• Fabricate fixtures, jigs, and gauges based on prints and/or sketches to support manufacturing operations.
• Analyze part designs to determine appropriate machining methods and manufacturing sequences.
• Select appropriate raw materials for the fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot forming and manufacturing issues related to tooling.
• Perform routine maintenance on tool room equipment.
• Measure tooling components using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as directed.

• Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mathematical ability, including proficiency in shop trigonometry

• Lathes
• Milling machines
• Drill presses
• Surface grinders
• Centerless grinders
• Jig grinders
• Jig borers
• CNC machines
• Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM)

• Fitting
• Polishing
• Lapping
• Ability to manufacture tooling components to extremely tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving ability and capability to determine proper manufacturing sequences and procedures

• Tool & Die shop machinery and systems
• CNC machines
• EDM equipment
• Grinders
• Lathes
• Saws
• Buffing equipment
• Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, QA measurement tools)
• Hand tools
• Required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, goggles, etc.)

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