John Deere Dubuque - Tool & Die Maker

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Wellbeing programs

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

John Deere in Dubuque, IA is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to plan, lay out, and build intricate tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges with high precision. You will read design prints, set up processes, and devise attachments to complete complex jobs in a safety- and quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities include supporting maintenance programs, inspecting equipment, and assisting team members. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, a journeyman card or equivalent

Qualifications

• Must be able to layout and fabricate parts to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and gauges is required.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as manufacturing demands.
• Ability to read prints and work from design sketches or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and construct tools, fixtures, dies, and gauges.
• Perform setups and devise attachments for job completion.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment with master gauges.
• Repair tools, fixtures, dies, or gauges and perform standard toolmaker tasks.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Layout and fabrication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Indicating instruments

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Primary Location

United States (US)- Iowa - Dubuque

Tool & Die Maker

with John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will:

Plan, lay out, and construct a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, and gauges requiring high quality workmanship, holding extremely close tolerances. Work will be performed in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work from tool and product design prints, sketches, or verbal instructions and plan proper sequence of operation to carry job to completion.
• Perform lay out work which requires use of advanced mathematical procedures.
• Make own setups and devise special attachments for performance of job.
• Check and adjust inspection equipment using master gauge blocks.
• Repair tools, fixtures, jigs, dies, or gauges.
• Use standard toolmaker’s tools, precision measuring instruments, gauge blocks, calipers, protractors, indicators, micrometers, and other various hand and power tools.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Journeyperson’s card in Tool & Die Making or at least 4 years of Tool & Die Making experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
• Experience laying out and fabricating parts.
• Experience utilizing precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.