Tool & Die Maker
Dover Corporation•Chester, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. DFR is seeking a dynamic and innovative Tool & Die Maker. This key position will be based in our new manufacturing operations located in South Chesterfield, VA, reporting to the Maintenance Manager to provide support for manufacturing by designing, making and repairing tools. Assist engineering and maintenance by making prototypes, or equipment repair parts.
Requirements
- Knowledge of precision measuring tools, layout tools, hand & bench tools, metallurgy and heat treatment, advanced mathematics I.E. Geometry and Trigonometry
- Experience with engine lathes, mill machines, jig bore, surface grinders, and press operation.
- Blue Print reading and familiarity with MasterCam, AutoCAD and Solid Works is essential.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
- HS Diploma/GED
- Requires 5 or more years of experience in Tool & Die machine shop.
- Knowledge of progressive dies a must.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have good teamwork and communication skills.
- Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Must be a team player and work well with others.
- Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
- Some working knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Some working knowledge of robotics and industrial machinery in an automated production environment.
Responsibilities
- Daily check with supervisor for incoming work such as broken dies; continue with pending assignments as priority allows.
- Design die from engineering drawings, sketches or verbal direction
- Set up and operate conventional or CNC equipment to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
- Operation of all tool room equipment to make and repair dies.
- Assist with prototypes from engineering department.
- Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat treatment properties
- Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies
- Assist the maintenance department when needed
- Weld, measure, heat treat, etc.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
- a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- wellness programs
- health savings account
- health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
- supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
- optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
- adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
- commuter benefits
- parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
- paid time off, including business travel services
- employee discounts
- an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
