Experienced Tool and Die Maker - $5,000 Sign On Bonus - 486

Korry Electronics, Co.; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Korry Electronics, Co. in Everett, WA is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to plan, design, and maintain molds and tooling as part of the manufacturing team. You will collaborate with punch press, injection mold, and line technicians to ensure high-quality parts and robust tooling.

The role emphasizes mold design, die maintenance, and solving tooling challenges with root cause analysis; experienced professionals with CAD/CAM familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of metal characteristics and heat-treating.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prototype parts.
• Working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment.
• Proficient with conventional and CNC tool-room equipment.
• Proficient with Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
• Ability to read and use blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and create molds.
• Troubleshoot, modify and repair molds.
• Perform periodic mold and die maintenance.
• Modify or repair tooling and progressive dies.
• Die conversions for multiple part configurations.
• Examine dies and tooling for design improvements.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling failures.
• Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Mold design

Blueprint reading

GD&T (GD&T)

CNC tooling

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High School diploma

Tool & Die certification

Mold design training

Tools

Sinker EDM

Wire EDM

CNC machine tools

Injection mold machines

Job description

What You Will Do:

The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators, injection mold operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, to produce quality parts. The role will include planning, design and construction of tools, dies, molds, fixtures and machine components.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and create molds.
• Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.
• Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals
• Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
• Die conversions, for examplepunch or die section change for multiple part configurations.
• Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.
• Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 10+ years or more of experience in shop environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.
• Must have mold design experience.
• Mold flow, CAD/Cam experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prototype parts
• A working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
• Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

PayRange:

Thetypicalhiringrangeforthisroleis:

• LevelIII:$34.62-$51.92
• LevelIV:$40.38-$60.58

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity.

EligibilityRequirements:

**MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.**

**MustbeabletoworkinanITAR-controlledfacility,oreligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization**

KorryElectronicsisproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,medicalcondition,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,geneticinformation,ormilitaryandveteranstatus.

KorryElectronicsCompetitiveBenefitsPackage:

• 401(k)matching
• 12paidholidays
• Minimumofthreeweekspaidtimeoffplusoneweekpaidsicktimetostart
• ComprehensiveMedical,DentalandVision
• HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withgenerouscompanycontribution
• FlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSA)
• Tuitionreimbursement
• Parentalleave
• Shorttermandlongtermdisability
• Lifeinsurance
• Accidentaldeath&dismembermentinsurance
• Long-termcareplanoptions
• Prescriptionsafetyshoe&glassesbenefit
• Vanpoolsubsidy
• Recognitionawards
• Employeereferralbonuses
• EAP(EmployeeAssistanceProgram)

KorryElectronicsisproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,medicalcondition,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,geneticinformation,ormilitaryandveteranstatus.