Toolmaker

The Toolmaker is responsible for making precision tools, special guides, holding devices, punch dies, die cast and trim tools, modifying and repairing the tools used in the manufacturing process. The toolmaker will use appropriate equipment such as surface grinders, wire EDM’s, vertical CNC’s, milling machines, lathes and other equipment to create and make tooling to match part drawings.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

TOOLMAKER POSITION

The Location: Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc. is located in Plymouth, WI.

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st or 2nd

Pay: Based on experience

EXPERIENCE

The successful individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications are also desirable:

Associates Degree or Journeyman status or equivalent experience in machinist trade
Basic knowledge of materials such as steel alloy (differentiate alloy numbers), bronze, aluminum, and cast iron
Knowledge of which equipment is best suited for task in considering efficiency, accuracy, resources, and limits of equipment
Use of measuring equipment both manual and electronic (Micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, pro-mikes)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a tool shop and manufacturing environment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. May be regularly exposed to high noise environments. Eye and ear protection are required in the manufacturing areas of the facility. May be required to stand for 8 hours per day. Exposure to various types of metals. Light to moderate lifting may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are a growing plastic extrusion company located in Plymouth, WI that offers its employees top industry pay, great benefits, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.

The Company: Wisconsin Plastic Products Inc., has been in the extrusion business for 25+ years and has been recognized for their attention to quality and proven customer service satisfaction. We take pride in our work and the great care we take with customers and employees alike.

The Position: We’re looking for a full-time Toolmaker

We offer:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance (100% free for you!)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Essential Functions

Use machinery such as lathes, presses, EDMS, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape the tools.
Follow engineering drawings to measure and mark out the design for the tool.
Communicate with the manufacturing team on needs and possible quality issues.
Assist with tool maintenance.
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks 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.
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Ability to read blue prints and complicated schematics in order to manufacture new fixtures, tools and machine parts.
Trouble shoot dies and molds and perform repairs on such items.
Ability to inspect completed tooling for any signs of imperfection or damage that may affect their functionality.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, 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.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
Keep work area clean and well organized at all time for safety purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. It is the company’s policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promotion and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or
federal law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.