Tool & Die Maker

Matthews International • Richmond, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Matthews International is currently hiring for a Tool and Die Maker position to join our Production Facility in the Richmond, Indiana area. The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for analyzing specifications, inspects materials, fits parts and assembles rotary dies using machine tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, machinists’ hand tools.

Requirements

• 1+ years progressive experience as a tool & die maker; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product and determines materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Assists with verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Assists with die set up according to production schedule.
• Builds and modifies equipment for production and product development.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution
• short and long term disability (after 90 days)
• life insurance
• earned time off (starts accruing immediately)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• employee stock purchase plan with company match
• guaranteed annual bonus based on year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed