Tool & Die Maker

Eaton Corporation•Davenport, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is hiring a Tool & Die Maker at its Davenport, Iowa location. The role is responsible for building and repairing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies of various types, sizes, and shapes. The hourly rate is $39.27. The posted rate is a general guideline; compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The position uses precision machine-shop equipment and measuring tools to set up, machine, inspect, and finish work. Candidates must be able to manufacture parts to exact specifications using a range of materials and work with limited supervision. Candidates must currently live within 70 miles of Davenport, Iowa, except active-duty military service members, and must meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements. Eaton does not offer relocation for this position or employment immigration sponsorship or support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Current journeyman status as a Tool Maker from an accredited tool-making apprenticeship program.
Thorough working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, trigonometry, and shop math as they relate to job duties.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, including prints and sketches.
Skill using power tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring equipment required for the job.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to manufacture to exact specifications using materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, glass, laminated stock, rubber, and wood.
Ability to use measuring and gauging equipment to perform tasks to exact specifications.
High degree of craftsmanship, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, Iowa; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

Build and repair jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies of various types, sizes, and shapes.
Operate precision machines, including conventional lathes, mills, drill presses, and CNC machines.
Determine inspection specifications and inspect work before, during, and after machining using precision measuring and gauging tools.
Use hand tools and measuring devices.
Plan and perform setup and operation of machine-shop tools, accounting for materials, tolerances, cutting tools, coolant, lubricants, feeds, and speeds.
Perform deburring operations.
Monitor work to ensure machines are functioning properly.