Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

Job description
Job Title:  Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift
Reports To:  VP Production
Department:  Tool Room/Production
Pay Range: Dependent on experience
General Function: Build, repair and maintain dies, diagnose issues, correct and improve tooling and fixtures to support production.
Job Duties :

• Build and repair precision tooling, jigs and fixtures using machine shop tools and measuring instruments.
• Work from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies and jigs.
• Set up and operate all tool room equipment.
• Work hands on with lathes, mills, surface grinders and all tool room equipment.
• Heat treat different metals and test hardness.
• Assist production with problem solving on tooling issues.
• Safety conscious to include proper use of P.P.E
• ProtoTRAK mill experience a plus.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Working Conditions : Climate controlled factory environment; working in and out of presses with tooling. Exposure to industrial environments, including oils, solvents, and machinery (PPE provided).
Physical Component(s ): Standing and walking up to 100% of work time. Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs to include pushing, pulling, bending, reaching and some stooping.
Education/Experience: minimum 5 years proven experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in a manufacturing environment. Journeyman’s Tool and Die Maker’s card or certification a plus.
Other Requirements:
Excellent attendance.
Team player with solid communication skills.
Must have own tools.

Pay & Perks:

• Starting pay competitive depending on experience
• 1st shift only - Monday-Friday 7-3:30 - great work life balance
• Company Funded Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after only 90 days
• 9 paid Holidays per year
• Paid funeral leave
• Annual merit-based pay raises
• Stable opportunity at an established 124+ year old family owned and operated business
• Consistent schedule with no OT required
• Tight knit team to work alongside
• Highly impactful role – your work keeps production running

About National Band & Tag Company:
Founded over a century ago, National Band & Tag Company is a  stable, family‑owned manufacturer known for quality, reliability, and taking care of its people. We value skilled trades, continuous improvement, and long‑term careers.