Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
About The Position
Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation. Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Tool and Die Apprentice to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide.
Requirements
- Complete high school manufacturing classroom courses leading to graduation
- NIMS safety or equivalent
- Basic math – speed and feeds
- Machine operation
- Blueprint reading
- Basic metalworking tasks such as machining
- Use of gages, calipers, gauge pins and micrometers
- Participate in team challenges: robot rumble, hi-mileage vehicle, sports, TMA machining contest
- Possess excellent verbal, written, digital skills
- Demonstrate good communication & multitasking skills
- Like to work with your hands and able to pay attention to details
- Interested in continuous learning
- Able to regularly lift containers up to 40 pounds
- Pass preemployment physical & aptitude test
Responsibilities
- Operate and set up metal stamping press lines
- Operate Tool Room equipment
- Machine and mill basic parts to blueprint specs
- Perform maintenance on machines
- Maintain, build, and assemble progressive tools
- Produce jigs, fixtures, special guides and holding devices
- Interpret tooling blueprints
- Understand and use SPC
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Learn about precision metal stamping and die set-up
- Learn how to operate manual machines such as saws, mills, drill presses, grinders & lathes
- Learn root cause of part or tool malfunction
- Work full time with experienced die makers
- Attend classes several evenings/week for 3 years at the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA)
- Complete 10,000 hours of tool and die tasks
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401 (k) with company match
- Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Life and Accidental Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
