Machine Operator

Steeljobswork; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Metal Works in Louisville, KY is seeking a Tooling & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain tooling and fixtures to safety, quality, and production standards. The role requires reading blueprints, operating shop tools, and troubleshooting die/mold issues.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years technical training, and at least 3 years of tool & die experience, with MIG/TIG welding and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years technical or trade school with an emphasis on tool making preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a tool & die maker preferred.
• Independent and organized work style with the ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
• Must be able to run all manual machines, troubleshoot tools, and weld (MIG and TIG).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, work orders, sketches, or instructions for tooling tasks.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Disassemble and troubleshoot die and mold quality issues.
• Adjust tooling to produce different parts and ensure proper fits.
• Maintain safety and keep work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for tooling.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Tooling & die making

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Welding MIG/TIG

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Technical or trade school training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Job description

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour Full-time Hourly

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Precision Metal Works manufactures metal stamped parts and components for the appliance and automotive industries. We have approximately 125 team members and 3 manufacturing facilities in Louisville, KY. Our facilities boast 36 stamping presses, a state-of-the-art powder coating line, robotic welding, cosmetic stainless-steel finishing, and numerous assembly operations.

Precision Metal Works has an immediate opening for a Tooling & Die Maker. The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining tooling and fixtures to the required safety, quality, and production standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solid understanding of operating tool room and production equipment.
• Must be able to read all measuring tools (Micrometers, calipers, Dial Indicators, Scales and Height Gauges.)
• Work from Complicated blueprints, work orders, sketches, or instructions.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble dies, Molds, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Disassemble trouble shoot Die & Mold quality issues,
• Ability to make complicated details and fixture from examples.
• Ability to make judgmental calls on complicated tool repairs.
• Follow all safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawings.
• Understand all tooling stage operations so that quality concerns can be addressed and corrected.
• Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, bad set-ups, etc.
• Be able to change over tooling to produce different parts and to spot tools for proper metal fits.
• Understand all tooling component functions so that the highest possible run time and quality can be maintained.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory for tooling to reduce downtime.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school Diploma/GED required; 2 years technical or trade school with an emphasis on tool making preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a tool & die maker preferred.
• Independent and organized work style with the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work responsibilities, assume, and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, adapt to change, and consistently meet aggressive deadlines.
• Must be able to run all manual machines in shop, trouble shoot tools, weld (MIG and TIG) and problem solve to help with trouble tools.
• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations.
• Strives to find more effective ways of working and embraces new ways of working.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in tool & die facility.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach. Must be able to climb up and down, as well as work using a ladder.
• Employee is regularly exposed to vibration, and occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Must be present on the job to perform the assigned duties and be able to work overtime, which is often required to meet production schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration and may work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to varied temperatures due to working in a non-air-conditioned facility. In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and a very loud noise environment.