Tool and Die Maker

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented individuals to join their team in the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects, from conceptual design to installation. As a key player in the Tool Room, you will maintain precision machinery, support engineering needs, and ensure high-quality workmanship. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic and evolving industry. If you're ready to take on challenges and contribute to innovative solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Financial Wellness Tools

Physical Wellness Support

Work-Life Balance Options

Fun Perks

Qualifications

• Qualified for a five-year state indentured apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Strong background in mathematics, mechanical drawing, and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of tools and materials for Tool Room operations.
• Support Engineering in tooling concepts and requirements.
• Inspect tools, dies, and fixtures made by outside vendors.

Skills

CNC Programming

Mathematics

Mechanical Drawing

Metallurgy

Machine Shop Practices

Tooling Adjustment

Communication Skills

Education

Five-year State Indentured Apprenticeship

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Precision Machinery

Fin Presses

Job description

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“Cooler Together” - Chart’s principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so that’s how we got our “Cooler By Design” tagline. Of course, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What’s more, we’re problem solvers and strive to work together as a team, making us “Cooler Together”. With our recent acquisition of Howden, we’re also “Stronger Together”. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out, all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment at site. The applications we service are pretty diverse (and cool) too. Interested to learn more? Take a tour of Chart City (https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/) to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives. Chart is looking for bright, talented candidates that have a desire for a career in an exciting and evolving industry. This could be you!

• Make up to $40.00 per hour!
• Selects, sets up and operates numerous pieces of precision machinery, equipment and fixtures for the purpose of laying out and preparing of fin die blanks; performs die maintenance and repair and performs necessary maintenance of all precision components of the fin presses.
• Supports Engineering's needs in the design, fabrication, installation, modification and repair of tooling and fixtures.

***For further consideration, please completely fill out the application and attach your most up to date resume in either PDF or WORD format. Must show up to seven (7) years of work experience as applicable.

Your Experience and Education Should Be...

• Person should have or should qualify for a five-year state indentured apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Person should have background in mathematics, mechanical drawing, metallurgy and machine shop practices.
• Ability to program CNC equipment using ‘G’ and ‘M’ code format.
• Ability to read prints and interpret machining requirements.
• Ability to maintain machining tolerances of ±.0002.
• Ability to square up fixturing on table to .0000 over a length of 36".
• Ability to identify different shapes of truing diamonds and the working condition of the diamond.
• Must be able to adjust tooling and equipment to tolerance of .000 to .0000.
• Ability to identify, monitor and compensate for machine expansion changes.
• Ability to stone and hone a sharp radius on tool steel.
• Must be able to communicate at all levels from shop floor operator to engineer.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain inventory of tools and materials for operation of Tool Room.
• Inspection of tools, dies and fixtures that are made by outside vendors.
• Keep records of all dies.
• Make tool reports of finished tools.
• Work with Engineering to understand tooling concepts, requirements, layout, anticipated problems, and tool build load forecast.
• Support Maintenance when needed.
• Maintain and overhaul fin presses.
• Build, sharpen and troubleshoot fin dies.
• Assist Engineers in estimating time and materials of jobs.
• Coordinate heat treat process.
• Develop and troubleshoot new tooling and make revisions if needed.
• Set up and operate precision tools.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Working conditions may vary from a temperature controlled, isolated environment to areas which are cramped, greasy and poorly lit. Exposed to sharp edges, high speed cutting tools and oil. Standing, reaching, bending and lifting 0 to 50 lbs. When lifting over 50 lbs., two people are required.
• The employee who performs this job has responsibility to maintain proper housekeeping in the work area and keep machines in good operating condition. Is also responsible for safety and quality workmanship and procedures.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Our Benefits Package...

Our Chart team members give so much on daily basis to get the job done, so we want to make sure we bring you and the people you care about peace of mind. We give you access to financial and physical wellness tools and support, as well as options to balance work and home life, with a few perks thrown in to keep it fun.