Maintenance - Machinist Tool & Die Maker

Trane Technologies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced tool and die maker or Machinist to join their team in New Jersey. The role requires a strong background in machining, blueprint reading, and quality inspection, ensuring high-quality outputs. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, reflecting the importance of this position in their operations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Journeyman's papers with 2-3 years' experience or 10 years' experience as a Machinist.
• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to shape parts to specifications.
• Inspect finished dies for quality and defects.
• Fit and assemble parts to create or modify tools.

Skills

Tool and die making

Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Machine operation

Job description

At Trane Technologies^TM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

Must have journeyman’s papers with 2 to 3 years’ experience performing complex work as a tool and die maker or Machinist, or 10 years’ experience performing complex work as a tool and die maker or Machinist.

Primary Responsibilities - Performs a variety of duties according to department guidelines, including:

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to shape parts to specifications.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances based on specifications.
• Study blueprints and sketches to plan fabrication sequences.
• Fit and assemble parts to create or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
• Inspect finished dies for quality and defects.
• Select appropriate metals and alloys based on properties like hardness or heat tolerance.
• Secure machined parts on worktables using hoists, vises, or other tools.
• File, grind, and adjust parts for proper fit.
• Polish surfaces using appropriate tools.
• Lay out machining work using measuring instruments.
• Conduct test runs and make adjustments to ensure quality.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for manufacturing.
• Cut, shape, and trim materials to specified sizes.
• Operate drill presses for assembly.
• Control heat-treating furnace operations.
• Attend educational workshops and review technical publications to maintain knowledge.
• Document actions and communicate irregularities to ensure team continuity.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively to resolve mechanical issues.
• Participate in training apprentices as needed.
• Use computerized systems for maintenance data management.
• Observe safe work practices and ensure safety for others.
• Perform other duties as required.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.