Tool and Die Maker chez New Standard Corporation

🛠️ About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tool and Die Maker to join our manufacturing team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining tooling equipment, supporting production through efficient die setup and maintenance, and contributing to the overall quality and performance of our operations.

🚀 Key Responsibilities:

Tool & Die Specific Duties:

• Maintain, repair, and build dies, fixtures, and tooling components to print specifications.

• Sharpen, shim, and heat-treat cutting tools to required tolerances.

• Set up and operate tool room equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM.

• Diagnose die and tooling issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Support die changes, press set-ups, and preventative maintenance scheduling.

• Design and develop new tools and gages or refurbish existing tooling.

• Lace/start strips and perform first/last piece evaluations per SOPs.

• Create Tool Repair Tags (TRT) and follow process control procedures 

Machining & Quality:

• Produce precision components with tight tolerances:

  • Lathe/Mill: ±.001”

  • Surface/Cylindrical Grinder: ±.0002”

  • Drill Press: ±.001”

  • Power Saw: ±.03”

• Conduct inspections using micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, etc.

• Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity standards 

📚 Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Ability to read/write/speak English

• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Forklift and crane license (or willingness to obtain)

• Authorized for Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods

💡 Preferred Experience:

• Experience with SolidWorks (Sheet Metal & Fundamentals)

• Knowledge of EDM preparation and troubleshooting stamping operations

• MIG/TIG welding skills

• Basic to advanced understanding of GD&T

• Exposure to lean manufacturing (including Tier 1 & Tier 2 Lean Daily Management)

• Familiarity with quality control processes and inspection tools

• ERP systems knowledge

🌟 Core Competencies:

• Strong communication and teamwork

• Customer and quality focus

• Time management and multitasking ability

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset

• Safety-first attitude and adherence to 5S standards

🧱 Working Conditions:

• Regular walking, bending, standing, lifting, reaching

• Exposure to machinery and seasonal temperature changes

• Must adhere to safety rules and report incidents per company policy

💼 Why Join Us?

At New Standard Corporation, we value craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and a strong team culture. This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performance manufacturing environment while expanding your skill set in a fast-paced, rewarding industry.