Tool and Die Maintenance Shop Technician

Anheuser-Busch; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Beer!

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement savings

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in Jacksonville, FL, is hiring a Tool and Die Maker to fabricate, maintain, and repair precision tooling used in aluminum can manufacturing. You will ensure bodymaker tooling, including punches, redraw dies, ironing dies, and doming tools, meet exact specs for quality and productivity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and technical training or equivalent in Tool and Die Making or Precision Machining, plus proficiency with precision measurement tools and reading

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent in Tool and Die Making or related field.
• Experience with precision grinding, polishing, lapping, and machining operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, rebuild, and maintain precision tooling used in can-making operations.
• Polish and lap carbide and steel tooling surfaces to finish specs.
• Set up and adjust bodymaker tooling including punches and dies.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, dimensional accuracy, and finish.
• Operate grinders, lathes, mills, polishers, and measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling specs, and tolerances.
• Measure tooling with micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and comparators.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related quality defects and production issues.
• Ensure tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards.
• Document repairs, modifications, and measurements.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize tooling performance and can quality.
• Maintain a clean tool room environment.

Skills

Precision grinding

Polishing

Machining operations

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerances

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship in Tool and Die Making

Tools

Grinders

Lathes

Mills

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Indicators

Optical comparators

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

LOCATION

Metal Container Corporation in Jacksonville, FL

SALARY

• $37.774 per hour ($56.661 OT Rate)
• 76 hours of straight time, 8 hours of OT per pay period.
• Quarterly bonus eligible based on KPIs.
• Double time for working on a holiday + holiday pay (a regular day’s pay).

SHIFT

• 12-hour shifts (6:00am-6:00pm and 6:00pm-6:00am)
• Rotate day and night shift every 4 weeks.
• 3 shifts on, 4 shifts off then 4 shifts on, 3 shifts off.
• Every other month there are 6 shifts off in a row.
• Full calendar schedule provided on first day of employment.

COMPANY

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY

The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, polishing, and setup of precision tooling used in aluminum can manufacturing operations. This role supports production by ensuring bodymaker tooling, including punches, redraw dies, ironing dies, domers, and related components, are maintained to exact specifications for optimal can quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacture, repair, rebuild, and maintain precision tooling used in can-making operations.
• Polish and lap carbide and steel tooling surfaces to required finish specifications.
• Set up and adjust bodymaker tooling, including punches, redraw dies, ironing dies, and doming tools.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
• Operate precision equipment such as grinders, lathes, mills, polishers, and measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tooling specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• Measure tooling using micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on tooling and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related quality defects and production issues.
• Ensure tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards.
• Document tooling repairs, modifications, measurements, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize tooling performance and can quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized tool room environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Tool and Die Making, Precision Machining, or Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience with precision grinding, polishing, lapping, and machining operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Welding experience preferred.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!