Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • South Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift position is responsible for fabricating and maintaining site tooling including but not limited to molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and material handling tools. This role involves fabricating, assembling, inspecting, and troubleshooting various tooling components, performing gauge and fixture compliance inspections, and conducting preventative maintenance. The position also requires working from various specifications, inspecting work with precision instruments, operating overhead cranes, estimating jobs, and assisting maintenance personnel. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining a clean and safe work area and adhering to all environmental, health, and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• A five-year apprenticeship for a Tool & Die Maker consisting of 576 hours of vocational instruction and 10,400 hours of on-the-job training with a Journeyman’s Toolmaker Certification.
• Minimum one (1) year experience operating standard machine shop tools and CNC controlled equipment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with Autodesk CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, inspect and troubleshoot molds, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype parts, machine parts, material handling equipment, and simple machines per engineering- and tool design specifications.
• Perform gauge and fixture compliance inspection requiring measurement of critical features outlined on a master print, recording measurements onto the fixture qualification report, and any additional information into the quality compliance database.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance of dies, molds, fixtures, gauges, material handling equipment, and simple machines making improvement recommendations as necessary.
• Work form tool requests, prints, sketches, sample parts, or verbal instructions and will utilize technical manuals, a machinery handbook, or general literature to determine machine speeds and feeds, proper clearances, and heat treat data.
• Inspect your work with the use of precision instruments including but not limited to micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, sine bars, jo-blocks, surface plates dial indicators, visual comparators, and CMM equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes to move tool, dies, molds, and general materials.
• Occasionally estimate jobs and prepare material llists including making recommendations in the design of new tooling and for modification of existing tooling to increase the reliability and performance of the tool.
• Assist maintenance personnel in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, will adhere to all facility environmental, health & safety guidelines, will encourage communication and participate with co-workers to further identify, reduce and eliminate potential hazards.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED