Tool and Die Maker - 2nd shift

Description: Experienced Tool and Die Maker (2nd Shift, Full-Time) $26.00–$36.00/hour + $1.50/hour Shift Premium Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–12:00am POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Plant Manager or Team Lead, the Experienced Tool and Die Maker will perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gages requiring skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practice and application. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works from blueprints, work orders or oral instructions to make quality tools according to customer specifications. 2. Develops new products and qualifies new tools throughout the shop. 3. Performs recognized machining operations, occasionally improvising standard tooling for special adaptations. 4. Communicates with members of all departments to prove out new tooling and update existing tools to improve shop performance. 5. Performs exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align workpieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met. 6. Uses visual sample comparisons, fixed gages, height gages, calipers, micrometers and/or other available equipment to assure customer specifications are met. 7. Assists tool makers of higher classification on more complicated projects and experimental and development work. 8. Works on new customer samples needed or improves existing tools. MARGINAL RESPONSIBILTIES: 1. Check machine coolant/concentration levels and service as needed. 2. May be directed to perform other tasks due to a decrease in the work load, machine being down for maintenance or a critical need exists in another area. Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics plus a minimum of two years of machining experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required for this position. 2. Must have related classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 1. Ability to read and understand blueprints. 2. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision. 3. Knowledge of the use of fixed gages, height gages, calipers and micrometers. 4. Must possess knowledge of lathes, mills, drills, and grinders. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening. What You’ll Love About Working Here We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA and FSA options Company-paid life and AD&D insurance Company-paid Short-term disability (STD) Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401k Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date PI1f2d27986c7e-37344-41038852