This role in summary

This position maintains, troubleshoots and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process.  Manual and CNC equipment and tool room machinery is used regularly.  Tool Makers often work in production areas outside of the Tool Room to troubleshoot dies and tooling in presses.  Personnel must comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in, and follow all required safety practices.

Your responsibilities will include

• Maintain stamping dies of all types, die components and production tooling, and troubleshoot dies in press.  
• Install and adjust die and tooling components as necessary. 
• Interpret complex detail and component drawings. 
• Produce parts to print tolerances. 
• Maintain production tooling within quality standards. 
• Communicate effectively with operators, set-up personnel, and supervisors on all three shifts regarding tooling requirements, and die and equipment status. 
• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.   
• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions. 
• Filing, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts. 
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities. 
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies / molds

Minimum requirements

A resume must be submitted in order to be considered for this role

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• State-indentured Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or 10 years equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with stamping dies of all types.  
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings and safely operate all tool room machinery.
• Demonstrated understanding of modern punch press principles.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with whole numbers and decimals; understand geometric functions and perform basic calculations; and perform trigonometry calculations as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, lead personnel, and supervisors. 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision while maintaining acceptable levels of productivity.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Progressive and/or transfer die knowledge is a plus.
• ProtoTrak or other CNC experience is a plus.

Why should you apply?

• Base rate of $35 
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date) 
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Growth opportunities 
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
•  Appliance Discounts