Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: nVent, 2010 42nd Avenue West, Suite 100, Alexandria, MN 56308

SUMMARY:

nVent in Alexandria, MN is adding a Tool and Die Maker to their team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position significantly contributes to manufacturing operations through responsive and effective improvements and repairs to molds and dies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build tooling components, fixtures to support production.

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all injection molds and metal stamping dies.

Participate in design review activities for new tooling.

Initiate and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.

Maintain spare parts and wear parts inventories for exiting tooling.

Effectively use CMMS to document all work performed.

Educate production staff on preventative and autonomous maintenance practices.

Participate in Kaizen events and support World Class Manufacturing practices

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Assist with maintenance duties as directed.

Perform all other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology and 3-5 years of applicable experience.

Requires a high degree of mechanical, technical, and analytic knowledge.

Ability to use precision measuring tools.

Capable of setting up and operating milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, CNC equipment, wire, and sinker EDM machines.

Good problem-solving abilities

Capable of blueprint reading and interpretation.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of injection molding machines and punch presses

Ability of work overtime based on business need.

Team player with a can-do attitude

Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.

Full-time