Manual Tool & Die Maker

Peerless Chain; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the machinery manufacturing sector is seeking a Manual Tool & Die Maker. The role involves building and repairing tools and operating tool room machines under supervision. The position requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent practical experience and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of practical experience.
• Demonstration of skills assessed in a work-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Builds and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and parts.
• Sets up and operates all tool room machines.
• Performs welding, brazing, and heat treating operations.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Welding

Machining

Quality control

Communication

Limited supervision

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Manual Tool & Die Maker role at Peerless Chain

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Manual Tool & Die Maker role at Peerless Chain

As directed by supervisory personnel, Lead Tool & Die maker, or from written or verbal instructions, blueprints, and sketches, lays out work, builds and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and parts under the direction of Supervisor. Builds and overhauls machinery. Sets up and operates all tool room machines to specified tolerances. Uses machinist’s hand and power tools and measuring instruments. Makes necessary mathematical calculations. Performs welding, brazing, and heat treating operations when required. Works with operators and or setup leads on installation of new setups and revised setups. Those serving as CNC Operator will set up their own work and tooling, make alignment checks, set tooling offsets or trims, inspect their own work, and determine reasonable feed and speed overrides. The will also be responsible for monitoring machining operations and reacting to prevent tool crashes, due to programming errors and other unplanned situations that could lead to costly down time and machine repairs.

All employees are required to:

• Complete and pass a formal 6 month training program.
• Abide by safety policies, operator preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices.
• Ensure the quality specification of the product.
• Accurately complete process and quality documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate respectfully with others.
• Work with limited supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) year technical degree or equivalent experience and two years practical experience with demonstration of skills in a work based assessment.

PM25

Compensation details: 24.25-26.98 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Peerless Chain by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Toolmaker” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.