Tool & Die Maker PGT 3rd shift M-F

Summary

Designs, lays out and constructs tools, molds and dies by performing the following duties.

**REQUIRED - 10 to 15 years experience in machining or model making, with increasingly complex assignments including design of tools, dies or molds

Technical school training in machining and tooling**

What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Designs a wide variety of tools, molds, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges where only tentative design concepts are available from engineers. Visualizes completed items to ensure ease of operation and maintenance in manufacturing setting.

Performs development work and difficult tool room machine operations.

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.

Constructs, alters and repairs tools, molds and dies to very close tolerances. Heat treats tools or parts.

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.

Performs skilled fitting, timing and adjusting.

Makes tool tryouts; diagnoses and corrects problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Who You Are

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

10 to 15 years experience in machining or model making, with increasingly complex assignments including design of tools, dies or molds

Technical school training in machining and tooling

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Basic English language skills

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to visualize completed product

Ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. regularly

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Un-climatized plant environment

Who We Are

At PGT Innovations, we may build and support high-quality, innovative windows and doors, but every day holds opportunities for us to do so much more – from building stronger teams through leading, supporting, mentoring, and collaborating, to fostering better relationships with our customers.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

Every day we look for opportunities to grow and achieve greatness – together.

This isn’t an “everyone for themselves” environment. Here, we look out for each other. We help each other. We prop each other up during challenging times.

Because inventing, building, and delivering the future of windows and doors is not a one-person job. It takes all of us.

Our collaborative group.

Our understanding family.

Our strong team.

Working together to inspire greater opportunity for our customers, our community, and our team members.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

401k matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

PGT Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or

physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. PGT Innovations also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Full-Time