Tool and Die Maker

A direct-hire opportunity on 2nd shift to work the hours of 2:30pm-11pmPay: $29-35/hr plus a $5/hr shift premium

For more than 30 years we have been designing and manufacturing highly productive tools and dies for the most demanding die-cast industry. Our worldwide customer base relies on us as a development partner from the concept phase of a new product until the start of production as well as on our comprehensive services throughout the whole product life cycle.

What you will do...

Responsible for the repair, cleaning, and troubleshooting of dies

Visualize and computer dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications

Tear apart, clean, replace/repair, and rebuild components and dies

Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies using machine tools and hand tools

File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit together

Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, or power grinders

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators

Maintain and utilize resources and equipment in the area safely and efficiently, within the Federal and State OSHA standards

Determine effective methods and resources to achieve desired requirements by conducting tasks accurately

Manufacture and/or remanufacture tooling, components, and parts as required per specifications, including welding as needed

Operate necessary equipment to achieve requirements

Maintain resources and equipment as necessary for effective operation

Responsible for keeping the work area clean and orderly

Troubleshoot any issues/nonconformance that arise. Start Nonconformance report when required

Ability to operate and inspect forklifts and cranes

Ensure that equipment used is in safe working order, within the Federal and State OSHA standards

Uphold professionalism by providing courteous customer service to employees, visitors, clients, and vendors

Performing other duties as assigned

Observe all safety rules & regulations

Compliance with quality system requirements

Compliance with customer, regulatory, and statutory requirements

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Observe customer, regulatory, and statutory requirementsWhat is required...

Registered Journeyman and/or comparable education

Experience with manual machine operation

Read and interpret prints accurately

Excellent working knowledge of machining processes and in-depth understanding of tool and die manufacturing

Knowledge of machining, tool & die, modeling, programming, die cast process

Good understanding of similar industrial practices (electrical, plumbing, hydraulics)

Understanding of Federal and State OSHA standards

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Contribute to a team environment

Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively

Must possess the proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written formatPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Onsite presence is required.