Tool and Die Maker

WIKA Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

The WIKA Group is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate manual and precision machine tools in a manufacturing setting in Lawrenceville, GA. You will fabricate, modify, and repair tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine components to exact specifications.

Candidate should have 2–5 years of machining experience, blueprints reading ability, and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. Lean manufacturing exposure is a plus; excellent English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tool and die experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of machining practices, tooling, and metal properties.
• Manufacturing experience in a Lean environment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and take corrective action when needed.
• Good vision, including the ability to distinguish colors and detect quality variations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and precision machine tools.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine components.
• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations.
• Select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for each job.
• Perform precision machining operations and maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect, measure, and test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Set machine controls and enter or modify machine control programs as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make repairs to support production needs.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layouts, and machining procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and precision machine tools.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine components.
• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations.
• Select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for each job.
• Perform precision machining operations and maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect, measure, and test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Set machine controls and enter or modify machine control programs as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make repairs to support production needs.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layouts, and machining procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Your activities

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and precision machine tools.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine components.
• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations.
• Select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for each job.
• Perform precision machining operations and maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect, measure, and test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Set machine controls and enter or modify machine control programs as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make repairs to support production needs.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layouts, and machining procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Your profile

• 2 to 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tool and die experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of machining practices, tooling, and metal properties.
• Manufacturing experience in a Lean environment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and take corrective action when needed.
• Good vision, including the ability to distinguish colors and detect quality variations. Corrective lenses acceptable.

Benefits:

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end. Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.