Entry Level Tool and Die Maker (First Shift)

Pay: $19 to $23 an hour. Shift: First shift, direct hire, start date flexible. Type: Direct Hire.

Melben is recruiting an entry level tool and die maker for a manufacturer in Ashtabula, Ohio. This is a direct hire position on the employer's payroll, with one opening. The role works like an apprenticeship: you will learn the trade on the job from experienced toolmakers, building and repairing the dies, molds and tooling that the shop uses to produce parts.

Pay is $19 to $23 per hour, depending on experience. The employer is flexible on the start date, so candidates who need time to wrap up current work can be considered. Background with CNC machines is preferred, and the employer will confirm CNC machine exposure during the screening call.

Interested candidates should send a resume to the Melben recruiter handling this role, who will confirm the correct submission email address on the call.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read blueprints and tooling drawings
• Assist senior toolmakers in building and repairing dies and molds
• Use hand and power tools to fit, grind and finish tooling components
• Support CNC machine setup and tooling checks
• Help with tryouts and adjustments of finished dies

Requirements

• Entry level, similar to an apprentice
• Ability to work first shift
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to precision
• Willingness to learn the trade on the job

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Overtime opportunities

Direct hire means you go on the employer's payroll from day one. Melben is the recruiter, not the employer, and our fee is paid by the company. Your certifications are verified with documented proof before we submit you, so the interview starts from trust.

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