Advanced Tool & Die Maker — Prototyping & Maintenance

Generac Power Systems; Town of Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker Journeyman to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on machine building, tool and die maintenance, and troubleshooting to support production efficiency and quality.

The candidate will manage planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, dies, and fixtures, while leading PM activities and supporting project teams. Responsibilities include repairing complex equipment, training teammates, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in tool and die design and making.
• Certified Tool and Die Maker – Journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns. Effectively communicate issues with OEM vendors and outside resources for rapid resolution of issues.
• Perform hands-on training for team members
• Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required.
• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.
• Prioritize, plan and coordinate the team’s maintenance activities in absence of Team Leader
• Manages installation of new equipment.
• Establishes Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities based upon manufacturer recommendations.
• Establishes spare parts inventory for new equipment based upon manufacturer recommendations
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Ability to look at problem, identify solution, and implement

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Tool and Die Maker – Journeyman

Tools

AutoCAD

Mastercam X

Job description

Generac Power Systems is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker Journeyman to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on machine building, tool and die maintenance, and troubleshooting to support production efficiency and quality.

The candidate will manage planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, dies, and fixtures, while leading PM activities and supporting project teams. Responsibilities include repairing complex equipment, training teammates, and coordinating