Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- West Babylon/Long Island New York

Check-Mate Industries, Inc.; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Check-Mate Industries, Inc. in West Babylon is hiring a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker. The ideal candidate must possess a Journeyman license or have completed a formal apprenticeship program. Responsibilities include building, repairing, and maintaining dies and tooling, alongside analyzing specifications and operating machinery to ensure quality.

The position offers an array of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in the trade, with focus on small precision stampings.
• Effective communication in English, both in writing and verbally.
• Completion of a trade school diploma program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain dies, fixtures, and tooling.
• Analyze specifications and operate machine tools.
• Maintain a safe working environment according to regulations.

Skills

Ability to read tool and die designs and prints

Basic shop math and trigonometry

Proficiency with precise measuring equipment

Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

General knowledge of tool and die design

Ability to work independently

Ability to train and develop apprentices

Clear communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certificate

Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

EDM

Job description

Check-Mate Manufacturing offers competitive pay and benefits

JOURNEYMAN TOOL & DIE MAKER

United States Citizens or Green Card Holders Only – No Sponsorships Available.

Check‑Mate Manufacturing has an opening for a Tool and Die Maker reporting to the Tooling Manager. The candidate must have a Journeyman license or completion of a formal apprenticeship program. Responsibilities include building, repairing, and maintaining dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance with customer and/or company specifications per control plans. The role involves analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. The Tool and Die Maker maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Proficiency with precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators
• Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment (milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes) and set up CNC machines
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of tool and die design, including tool steels and carbides (plus)
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated
• Ability to work without supervision and lead small teams as required
• Ability to work with appropriate outside vendors
• Ability to train and develop apprentices
• Clear communication skills with others

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education, or trade school diploma program
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/or completion of a 4‑year apprenticeship or advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on‑the‑job training
• 5 years’ experience in the trade, emphasizing small precision stampings from progressive dies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally (Preferred)
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and EDM (Plus)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑term and Long‑term Disability