Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor jobs in Normal, IL

Job Summary:

Performs duties related to designing, building, and maintaining machine fixtures used in various production departments and on various production equipment; this may include repair and/or upgrade of existing fixtures. Supports manufacturing processes and ensures quality parts are being produced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets-up, operates, and adjusts manual and/or CNC equipment to build and maintain tools and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of raw materials to support the operations of the machine shop.
• Fits and assembles parts to make, repair, or modify tools and dies, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Inspects finished dies for completeness and defects.
• Conducts test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; adjust as necessary.
• Troubleshoots problems in the manufacturing process and provide input on solutions.
• Ensures equipment and tools are in good working order; maintains dies by performing preventive maintenance and/or repairs.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains a safe workstation/environment by complying with procedures, rules/regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Adheres to and supports 5S 1.
• Adheres to and supports the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School or GED required; vocational school training or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for designing and fabricating new tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Ability to compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill to set up and operate conventional tool room machinery.
• Must be able to use precision measuring tools, operate manual lathes, mills, grinders and drills.
• Experience in using and/or programming semi-automated or automated tools and machines.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and solve problems; for safety, performance, and productivity, must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with CAD and welding robots is required.