John Deere Horicon Works - Tool & Die Maker

John Deere•Horicon, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tool & Die Maker with John Deere Horicon Works, you will plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high-quality workmanship and extremely close tolerances. The work is performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork. Duties vary according to assignment and include supporting preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime. Work shifts are assigned by choice of shift based on seniority.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have at least one of the following: a high school diploma or G.E.D., a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), or at least 3 years of manufacturing work experience.
Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or at least 4 years of Tool & Die Making experience, or equivalent military experience and training.
Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
Ability to perform manual tasks related to the job duties for the duration of the work shift, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Ability and willingness to work potential overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan the proper sequence of operations to complete the job.
Perform layout work requiring advanced mathematical procedures.
Make own setups and devise special attachments to perform the job.
Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
Use toolmaker’s tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other hand and power tools.
Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
Clean the work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.