Tool and Die Apprentice , 1st shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a comprehensive 5-year apprenticeship program in tool and die making. This role involves both on-the-job training and classroom instruction, leading to a journeyman certification. You'll engage in essential functions such as repairing and maintaining production tooling, utilizing inspection tools, and applying mathematical skills for machinery setup. This opportunity not only fosters your technical skills but also ensures adherence to quality and safety standards. If you're ready to commit to a rewarding career path with hands-on experience, this apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a 5-year apprenticeship program with on-the-job training.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR courses during apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and build production tooling as required.
• Use inspection tools to ensure quality of component assembly.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Inspection Tools Usage

Tool and Die Repair

Shop Math and Trigonometry

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Gauges and Measuring Equipment

Job description

Overview

This person will be reporting to the Tool Room Manager and committing to the DWD apprenticeship program. This requires both on-the-job training and classroom training for 5 years. Upon completion of the program, you will be considered a journeyman tool and die maker.

Responsibilities

• Essential Job Functions:
• Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerance of component and frame assembly drawings.
• Ability to use inspection tools.
• Repair, maintain, develop & build production tooling.
• Use gauges & measuring equipment to check component assembly quality.
• Apply shop math & trigonometry to set up machinery.
• Perform tool & die repairs, PM grid analysis, nitrogen systems, track & order supplies, welding, and maintain dies and fixture designs.
• Maintain logs, dimensions, and blueprints reading.
• Utilize tool & die skills to ensure goal objectives are met for the company & customer.
• Adhere to company Quality Policy and follow appropriate procedures as documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of a 5-year commitment.
• Attend school one day per week (576 hours of instruction).
• Complete 10,400 hours of on-the-job training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit application to DWD, which also needs to be approved.

• Complete standard Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses during the first year of the apprenticeship and maintain such certification throughout the apprenticeship.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.