Horicon Skilled: Tool & Die Maker

John Deere • Horicon, WI

258d

About The Position

As a Tool & Die Maker with John Deere Horicon Works, you will plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork. Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following: Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime. Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion. Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures. Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job. Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks. Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges. Use standard toolmaker's tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools. Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision. Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job. Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D., National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), or at least 3 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Journeyperson's card in Tool & Die Making or at least 4 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
• Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to job duties for the duration of the work shift.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct intricate tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Perform layout work using advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make setups and devise special attachments for job performance.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
• Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
• Use standard toolmaker's tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Assist and support team members with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform miscellaneous duties.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Savings & Retirement benefits.
• Wellbeing - Physical and Mental Healthcare.
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations.
• Charitable contribution match.
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED