Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

About RBC Bearings  

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world. 

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount. 

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders. 

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. 

Wage Range: $36.79/hr-$41.64/hr  

• The salary range information is only applicable to Connecticut. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors. 

Compensation & Benefits:  

• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off. 

Job Description:

Under the direction of the supervisor, either directly or through the leadperson, the tool and die maker is responsible for the proper set-up and operation of various tool room equipment with minimal supervision in the manufacture, repair or maintenance of a variety of tooling.  Working from engineered drawings, specs and/or instructions from the leadperson or supervisor, the tool and die maker will have complete responsibility for determining the best methods and machines required in the manufacture or repair of tools to close tolerances.  This individual must be able to operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, millers, universal grinders, surface grinders and tooling such as collets, chucks, compression and cold head dies, punches, assembly fixtures, jaws, drill jigs, etc.  This person must be able to use and interpret various precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, indicators and related gaging instruments.

The tool and die maker is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order through both periodic and proper lubrication and reporting of maintenance requirements to the leadperson or supervisor on a timely basis.  This person must keep the work area and machine clean and will be responsible for the segregation, identification and transportation of parts in the work area.  This individual will also be responsible for requisitioning, through the leadperson and the supervisor, any tool, and supplies required to accomplish an assigned job.  This person will train new employees as required and other responsibilities include maintaining accurate production records and counts, performing unusual or experimental work and performing any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.