Tool & Die Maker Apprentice - Multiple Shifts

PrecisionX Group•Ormond Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Toolmaker Apprentice learns to build, maintain, and repair tooling used in manufacturing operations. Working closely with experienced toolmakers, the apprentice develops hands-on skills in machining, tooling assembly, and troubleshooting through a structured four-year apprenticeship program. The program requires a minimum of 600 hours of formal classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. The role is based in a manufacturing environment adjacent to the shop floor and involves awareness of hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. The position requires U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled technical data and defense articles. Three openings are available: two on first shift and one on second shift. The adjusted first-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The second-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, with evening hours to be determined. Both schedules are overtime eligible. Salary is $22.00–$26.00 per hour, pending experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical experience required.
Commitment to completing at least 600 hours of formal classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
U.S. Person status is required for export-control compliance.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in operating tool room machine tools and ability to work to close tolerances.
Good math skills and ability to understand work instructions, safety procedures, and operating procedures.
Ability to solve practical problems and address manufacturing variables.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and part drawings and follow written or verbal instructions.
Ability to troubleshoot tooling and assist tool room personnel with projects or assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication and ability to work with teams and interact with people at all organizational levels, as well as customers and suppliers.
Good decision-making, planning, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility to work within tight deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
Ability to follow safety processes, act with integrity and accountability, manage time and priorities, adapt to change, and accept and offer feedback constructively.

Nice To Haves

Deep-draw and progressive-tooling industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete the apprenticeship program, including the required classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
Analyze and interpret drawings and prepare written or verbal tooling instructions for production personnel when necessary.
Plan setups and operate necessary machine tools, accounting for material, tolerances, cutting tools, lubricants or coolants, and machine feeds and speeds.
Use precision measuring and gauging tools during and after machining; measure and copy parts when required.
Use standard tool-and-die trade hand tools proficiently.
Provide instruction to less experienced tool room personnel and setup personnel as needed.
Perform heat-treating operations as required.
Determine inspection specifications and standards for completed work and future repair specifications.
Fit and assemble tooling, dies, fixtures, and related items.
Set up, test, and adjust tooling in production to meet specifications when required.
Troubleshoot die problems in production as needed.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and return unused materials or supplies to their proper locations.
Follow plant safety rules and safe operating procedures for tool room equipment.
Participate in tool design and process reviews as required.
Communicate issues concerning safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and tooling; raise issues with the Team Leader to support organizational goals.
Perform other duties as directed.