Tool Maker

Sr. Eyelet ToolmakerSilgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there's a good chance you're using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples' lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.Expected Results:The Sr. Eyelet Toolmaker is required to maintain the control of processes in Eyelet Stamping. The role also provides support to the execution of the production schedule including anything from component changes, setups, and start-ups. The role is required to assist / support in all areas of Eyelet stamping, regardless of the task, to facilitate hands on teamwork.Primary Responsibilities:Plan, layout, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of complex tools such as transfer/progressive dies, punches, jigs, fixtures, pins, gauges, and including complete press and automated assembly toolingInsert tooling and troubleshooting of various eyelet tools and pressesFollows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.Requires knowledge of equipment such as Lathes, milling machines, all types of grinding machines, power saws, honing machines, jig boring, hydraulic, and manual arbor and other types of presses and all other tool room equipment.Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.Troubleshoot and repair a variety of issues: complicated tools, gears, pulleys, sensors, etc.Must be able to run all manual tool room equipment to make and groom tooling for eyelet transfer presses.Lay out work and perform most difficult and exacting bench and machine operations to construct, fit and assemble highly complicated eyelet tools, dies and gaugesPlans and performs a sequence of tool room machine operations where recognized methods are available on work involving close tolerances and fits requiring judgment to make general decisions on quality, tolerances, etc.Setup and troubleshoot complex production tooling and component quality issues at the pressFollows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.Repairs and replaces production tooling when neededSkilled bench work, fitting, assembling, adjusting, and repairing of production equipment and tooling.Other duties as assignedEducation/Experience:Journeyman License Preferred5 or more years of direct hands-on with US Baird specifically (325, 219, 437, 337) and Waterbury Farrel machines (10 and 12 frame)Strong mechanical aptitudeAble to read blueprintsAbility to handle all aspects of metal forming from print to productionExperience with deep drawn metal products in high-speed transfer presses and/or cosmetic parts is a plusAbility to prioritize work is essentialGood verbal & written communication skillsGood time management and organizational skillsMin of High School Diploma or GED RequiredPhysical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.Benefits:Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.