Tool and Die Maker 3rd Shift
About The Position
Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stamping dies and related equipment. The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing facility. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with mandatory overtime as needed. The starting pay rate is $35.00 per hour, increasing to $35.05 after three months and $36.00 after six months. The work environment is not climate-controlled and may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, loud noise, occasional toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The position involves occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds, along with regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and communication. Tool Makers must provide their own tools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
- Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
- Welding skills in TIG, MIG, and ARC, and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
- Crane operator and forklift certifications, or ability to obtain them.
- Ability to work an eight-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends.
- Tool Makers must provide their own tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies and other support equipment.
- Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
- Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
- Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
- Apply basic knowledge of 2- and 3-axis CNC mills.
- Perform TIG, MIG, and ARC welding, basic heat-treating processes, and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
- Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
- Troubleshoot and repair stamping equipment during production breakdowns.
- Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including reaching overhead, during die repair inside presses.
- Operate overhead industrial cranes and forklifts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Extensive safety training and new hire orientation
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
