Tool & Die Maker - First Shift
Jagemann Stamping•Manitowoc, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Jagemann's precision tool room is hiring a Tool & Die Maker to operate advanced machining equipment on critical tooling components. You'll work in a temperature-controlled environment while providing tool building, modifications, and repairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma plus machining or metalworking training
- Mazak programming certification
- Partial completion of company-specified Machine Tool Operation curriculum
- CAD/CAM and Solutionware training
- Journeyman Card in Machining
- Strong knowledge of material machining characteristics
- Attention to detail and ability to hold close tolerances
- Familiarity with Environmental Health & Safety procedure
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman Card in Tool & Die preferred
Responsibilities
- Construct, alter, and repair transfer press dies, blocks, inserts, punches, fingers, slides, and mechanical press parts.
- Finish, polish, fit, align, and assemble tooling sets for press installation.
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal descriptions.
- Perform close-tolerance work where no design exists, using only a defective part as a pattern to fabricate replacements.
- Machine hardened steels, carbide, and exotic materials.
- Adjust speeds, feeds, and tooling based on material properties.
- Develop effective methods for new or unusual metals.
- Devise and construct temporary fixtures and holding devices for unusual tooling sizes.
- Develop custom soft jaws for non-standard parts.
- Adapt standard machine tools to unusual applications.
- Participate in design and development of new, experimental, and prototype tooling.
- Assist in analyzing tooling and part quality problems and implementing corrective action.
- Direct work of and train apprentices and pressroom technicians.
- Provide CNC troubleshooting guidance and occasional multi-machine oversight.
- Perform preventive maintenance on CNC equipment.
- Sharpen non-insert tools.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Follow all Environmental Health & Safety procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid holidays and vacation time from hire
- Paid education programs and career development opportunities
- Onsite fitness center for employees and spouses
- Prescription safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement
- Flexible policies in a temperature-controlled facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
