Tool and Die Maker Machinist

Silgan Containers • Fort Madison, IA

96d • $32

About The Position

The position involves working with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance. The role includes refurbishing and repairing tools and measuring instruments, collaborating with Engineers, Supervisors, and Mechanics to analyze defective parts, and performing tool and die machining tasks. The employee will also measure and calculate raw material requirements, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and maintain production equipment. Safety is a priority, and adherence to safe working practices is essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school with required without experience.
• A minimum of 2-5 years machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use mechanical tools to include measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to operate the required machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, etc.)
• Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.
• Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.
• Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors and Mechanics in analyzing defective parts, tooling, etc. to determine source of trouble and recommend corrective action to be taken.
• Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery as needed.
• Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.
• Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.
• Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, welders, and plasma cutters.
• Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagout procedures, to protect yourself and others.
• Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

• Starting pay is $32.19 per hour plus on call pay.
• Consistent wage increases.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3% match, HSA after 30 days.
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx) telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more.
• Safety glasses reimbursement.
• Steel toed boots not required.
• On-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed.
• Room to grow - we promote within.
• Scheduled 5 days per week, Monday - Friday, 8-hour per day with occasional overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees