Tool & Die Maker 2nd Shift

AriensCo • Fayetteville, TN

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About The Position

AriensCo is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Tool & Die Maker for its second-shift manufacturing team. The role builds, repairs, maintains, and improves tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production support equipment to help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing. The position calls for strong machining and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts, with some required overtime. A $2-per-hour second-shift differential is offered. The work includes operating manual and CNC tool-room equipment, troubleshooting production tooling, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on manufacturing support and process improvements.

AriensCo describes its culture as collaborative and focused on innovative thinking, hard work, continuous training, and advancement opportunities. The company offers a range of benefit opportunities, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment; a dependent-care FSA; 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans; life insurance; health savings accounts; short-term disability; parental leave; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs; and other employee programs and services.

Requirements

• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in toolmaking, machining, fixture building, or tooling maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical activities associated with tool-room work.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• CNC machining experience.
• CAD/CAM software experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization and time management, teamwork and communication, a quality-focused mindset, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, maintain, and repair tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production support equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixtures, and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other tool-room equipment.
• Fit, align, and adjust tooling components to meet quality and performance requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing operations and process improvements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for tooling reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Follow company safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short-term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs.
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
• Employee Product Purchase Program.
• 50% daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center.
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide, excluding Brillion Early Learning Center.
• Onsite health clinic at Brillion Campus only.
• Nearsite and urgent care clinic options at Brillion Campus only.
• $2-per-hour second-shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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