Tool and Die Maker-2nd Shift
About The Position
NIC Global is hiring a Tool and Die Maker for its Gallatin, Tennessee location. The role fabricates and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. The work includes interpreting specifications and visualizing parts from blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions; selecting materials and machine tools; calculating dimensions and planning layouts; and determining assembly methods and sequences for work with extremely close tolerances. The Tool and Die Maker sets up and operates machine tools, checks machined parts against specifications, smooths surfaces, and fits and assembles parts using hand tools. The role also involves manually lifting machine parts and positioning and securing them with hoists and devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates. The position requires knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures, as well as the ability to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances with measuring instruments. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., for a 40-hour workweek. NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, sheet metal fabrication, and sourced metal and plastic components. The company employs more than 600 people across Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas.
Requirements
- Tool and die experience is required.
- At least 3 years of die repair experience.
- High school-level education or equivalent specialized training, which may be obtained through vocational courses or on the job.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Wire EDM experience.
- CNC machining center experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts for fabrication.
- Repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
- Apply knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine required materials and machines.
- Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine assembly methods and operation sequences for work involving extremely close tolerances.
- Set up and operate machine tools and verify that machined parts conform to specifications.
- Lift machine parts manually or with hoists and position and secure parts on a surface plate or worktable using 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, available the first of the month after 30 days.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans, available the first of the month after 30 days.
- Vision insurance, available the first of the month after 30 days.
- Additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA), available the first of the month after 30 days.
- 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, eligible after 6 months.
- 80 hours of holiday time per year, eligible after 6 months.
- 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
