Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship-Conway, AR

Apprenticely•Conway, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apprenticely is helping Virco hire a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Conway, AR. Virco is America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools, employing approximately 700 people nationwide. Their manufacturing facilities are located in Torrance, California, and Conway, Arkansas. Large distribution centers in Torrance and Conway facilitate the quick, efficient shipment of Virco products. This role constructs, maintains, or repairs production tooling to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of meeting the tooling requirements for Manufacturing.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Good communication skills.
Good basic mathematical skills.
Good analytical abilities.
Good teamwork skills.
Meets quality requirements.
Is flexible.
Able to meet and maintain performance standards.
Has a valid driver’s license.
Able to pass a driving background check.

Nice To Haves

Training in a machine shop.
CAD/CNC and computer experience.

Responsibilities

Constructs, maintains, and repairs robotic weld fixtures, dies, drill fixtures, compression molds, injection molds, machines, and all other associated parts to maintain or build tooling to accommodate production requirements.
Learns basic grinding, milling, and turning techniques.
Assists Manufacturing and Maintenance in troubleshooting and resolving tooling issues.
Learns proper heat treat practices as needed for different tool steels.
Understands tooling drawings and basic drafting practices to build quality parts.
Learns proper use of precision measuring tools.
Performs overtime as assigned.
Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Successfully completes each phase of the apprenticeship program.
Demonstrates competency in required skills before advancing to the next level.
Meets attendance, performance, and training requirements established by the program.
Accepts increasing responsibility and complexity of assignments as skills develop.