Senior Tool and Die Maker

Korry Electronics Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PT0/ PTO and sick time

Health, dental and vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA, seeks an experienced Tool and Die Maker to design and maintain molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling components. You will collaborate with punch press operators and assembly line staff to ensure high-quality parts and efficient tooling performance.

The role emphasizes mold design, precision machining, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work with external suppliers and advanced tooling technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of shop experience.
• Must have mold design experience.
• Mold flow / CAD/CAM experience a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent; advanced tool & die training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and create molds.
• Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.
• Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals.
• Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
• Examine dies and tooling; recommend design improvements.
• Apply root cause analysis to tooling breakages and failures.
• Prototype parts to exact tolerances; suggest material substitutions.
• Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mold design experience

CNC tooling

EDM machining

Education

High School diploma

Tool & Die training

Mold flow CAD/CAM experience

Tools

Mold design software CAD/CAM

CNC machine tools

EDM equipment

Job description

The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators, injection mold operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, to produce quality parts. The role will include planning, design and construction of tools, dies, molds, fixtures and machine components.

This role is based in Everett

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and create molds.
• Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.
• Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals
• Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
• Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.
• Work with outside suppliers and vendors.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 10+ years or more of experience in shop environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.
• Must have mold design experience.
• Mold flow, CAD/Cam experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prototype parts
• A working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.
• A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
• Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Pay Range:

The typical hiring range for this role is:

• Level III: $34.62-$51.92
• Level IV: $40.38-$60.58

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity

Eligibility Requirements:

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**

**Must be able to work in an ITAR-controlled facility, or eligible to obtain required export authorization**

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.