Tool and Die Maker-2nd Shift
About The Position
NIC Global is hiring a Tool and Die Maker for its second shift in Gallatin, Tennessee. The role analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. The position applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures. The maker studies blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine required materials and machines; computes dimensions and plans layouts; and determines assembly methods and operation sequences for work involving extremely close tolerances. The role operates machine tools, checks machined parts against specifications, positions and secures parts using appropriate devices, smooths surfaces, fits and assembles parts with hand tools, and verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances with measuring instruments. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., in four 10-hour shifts. NIC Global describes itself as a single-source manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and globally sourced metal and plastic components. The company employs over 600 people across Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. Employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- High school-level education or equivalent specialized training, which may be obtained through vocational courses or on the job.
- At least 3 years of die repair experience.
- Ability to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring instruments such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers.
- Knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
- Knowledge of welding fixtures on robotic-type welders.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without accommodations.
- Must have tool and die experience.
Nice To Haves
- Wire EDM experience.
- CNC Machining Center experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze specifications and lay out metal stock for fabrication.
- Set up and operate machine tools and verify machined parts meet specifications.
- Fabricate, repair, fit, and assemble metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, and descriptions to determine materials and machines required.
- Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine assembly methods and sequences for close-tolerance work.
- Lift, position, and secure machine parts manually or with hoists and devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates.
- Smooth surfaces using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders.
- Fit and assemble parts using hand tools.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring instruments.
Benefits
- Choice of two health insurance plans, available the first of the month after 30 days.
- Employer-paid employee dental insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
- Vision insurance.
- Additional life insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) plan with employer match, eligible after 6 months.
- Tuition reimbursement, eligible after 6 months.
- PTO accrual of 80 hours in the first year, increasing with length-of-service milestones.
- 80 hours of holiday hours per year.
- Quarterly employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cookouts, company gifts, and other employee events and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
