Tool and Die Maker 3rd Shift
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stamping dies and related equipment. The role calls for technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. The position works Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with mandatory overtime as needed. Starting pay is $35.00 per hour, increasing to $35.05 after three months and $36.00 after six months. The shift includes two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute paid meal break; employees remain clocked in for breaks taken on campus. The Tool and Die Maker also trains apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled, and safety precautions must be followed to reduce exposure to hazards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Provide own tools.
- 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 8-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends.
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 during production breakdowns.
- Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including reaching overhead during die repair inside presses.
- Operate overhead industrial cranes and forklifts.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate.
- Opportunities for skill development.
- Paid meal and rest breaks when taken on campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
