About The Position

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is hiring a Toolmaker for its manufacturing team in Decorah, Iowa. Under supervision, the Toolmaker learns and performs work involving the production and reworking of header and secondary tooling for fastener manufacturing. The role uses tooling and production blueprints, toolroom equipment, and inspection equipment to meet print tolerances and required quality and productivity standards. It also supports production operators, maintains backup tooling, follows applicable quality and safety procedures, and helps keep the work area clean. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The posted pay is $23.23 per hour plus a $2.25 shift premium, and the posting mentions a sign-on bonus. Overtime availability is required as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Strong mechanical ability.
  • General shop knowledge.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Good human relations skills.
  • Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Educational certification in an industrial-related field.
  • Header or tooling experience.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to read blueprints and use gauges and equipment to make and rework header and secondary tooling for fastener manufacturing.
  • Understand and operate required toolroom equipment.
  • Make header tooling and set-ups to die prints with minimal supervision while meeting quality and productivity requirements.
  • Read manufacturing and tooling blueprints, and select and prepare tools to meet print tolerances.
  • Maintain backup tooling to reduce header downtime and improve production efficiency.
  • Follow schedules and prioritize work according to production needs or direction from a supervisor or leadperson.
  • Follow applicable ISO, IATF16949, and SPC procedures for the toolroom.
  • Assist header operators with tooling needs so parts meet specified dimensions.
  • Initiate T.C.R.'s and E.C.'s as needed to improve tooling designs, update setup sheets, and review obsolete orders.
  • Recognize acceptable draw-die quality.
  • Learn to interpret tooling and production prints.
  • Use and understand toolroom inspection equipment.
  • Maintain a clean work area and follow company safety guidelines and safety rules.
  • Learn preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or leadperson.
  • Be available to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Disability benefits
  • 401(k) and retirement benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Career paths and development opportunities
  • Learning and development resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
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