Journeyman Diemaker

Milbank Manufacturing Company; Concordia (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milbank Manufacturing Company in Concordia, MO is seeking a skilled technician with expertise in operating machine tools and designing functional dies. The role involves maintaining safety conditions, managing multiple tooling projects, and ensuring quality component production.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional training or apprenticeship preferred. Knowledge of CAD/CAM programs and a commitment to OSHA regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with formal training.
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship approved by the U.S. Department of Labor is preferred.
• Desired knowledge of CAD/CAM programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools safely and functionally.
• Design and construct dies and fixtures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Analyze tooling problems and develop solutions.
• Participate in safety training.

Skills

Knowledge of machine tools operation

Ability to design and construct functional dies

Ability to manage multiple projects

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training in vocational school or apprenticeship

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM programs

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Concordia, MO 64020
Position Type: Non-Exempt

Technical

• Knowledge of the operation of all machine tools in a safe and functional manner
• Ability to use all machine tools to make quality components in a timely fashion
• Ability to design and construct functional dies and fixtures from part print to final tooling design with CAD
• Analyze print specifications, set up and operate machine tools to manufacture parts to specifications
• Repair and maintain existing production dies, fixtures and tooling
• Build, fit and assemble parts to make jigs, fixtures, gauges and production tools
• Design, build, maintain and repair tooling to produce sheet metal parts
• Verify dimensions, alignment and clearances for finished components using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, gauge blocks, calipers and dial indicators

Planning and Organization

• Ability to plan ahead to keep tooling construction on schedule
• Ability to effectively manage and produce multiple projects
• Ability to produce bill of materials to order for a project
• Ensure timely completion of tooling, fixtures and assemblies to meet project objectives

Safety

• Must abide by all OSHA, EPA, Department of Labor and company regulations and requirements
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Participate in safety training for tool and die shop employees in conjunction with local plant safety director

Problem Solving

• Ability to analyze and identify tooling problems, determine the root cause and develop a solution

Innovation

• Always on the alert for new developments in the metal stamping industry that have the potential to improve and cost reduce die design, fabrication and operation and extend tool operational life as well as tooling improvements that will reduce manufacturing costs for plant operations

Lean Enterprise

• Establish, utilize and coach the lean frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, 5S, standard work and kaizen
• Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge
• Cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
• Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process
• Partner with the HR team by collaborating on efficient and effective department processes for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Actively participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Actively embrace our core principles

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with:
• Formal training in an apprenticeship program, vocational school, community or technical college; or
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship approved by the U.S. Department of Labor; or
• Four years’ equivalent job experience
• Desired: Knowledge of CAD/CAM programs to design and manufacture dies, fixtures and tooling

Other duties as assigned.