Precision Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Precision Tool & Die Maker — Cedar Rapids

Step into a climate-controlled toolroom where craftsmanship meets modern manufacturing. From the first turn of a handwheel to the final micron of inspection, you’ll own the journey from raw stock to finished components that keep operations running.

• Transform raw materials into precision parts on manual lathes, manual mills, and drill presses; transition seamlessly to CNC equipment when needed.
• Weld primarily stainless and carbon steel to build, repair, or reinforce components and fixtures.
• Design and fabricate jigs and fixtures from scratch to solve real production challenges.
• Rework or repair tools, dies, and parts to exacting tolerances.
• Interpret engineering blueprints to plan setups, tolerances, and inspection steps.

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm
• Work Environment: Climate Controlled
• Pay Rate: $30.88

• 1–3 years of machining experience.
• 1–3 years of welding experience.
• Proven experience reading and working from engineering blueprints/drawings.

• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)

Safety and well-being come first. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a range of resources that support mental, physical, and financial health. Offerings may vary by location.

We believe in giving back. Through our Focused Giving Program, we support sustainability initiatives and organizations addressing food and hunger, and we encourage site-level involvement in local community activities.

Advance your craft with continuous learning. Access skills training and advanced education via MyLearning, company and industry curricula, Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union), and a robust Learning Management System to help you grow at every level.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.