Tool and Die Maker

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Lewiston, ID, seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our state-of-the-art molding operations. You will build, maintain, and modify molds using CAD/CAM tooling, dedicating 5–10 years of journeyman experience and mentoring teammates.

You’ll work with engineers to develop tooling specs, fabricate tooling/BOMs, and advance SEL mold-making standards to maximize quality and automation at our Lewiston facility.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of journeyman level Tool & Die/Mold making experience.
• 5-10 years of experience with CAD/CAM
• Ability to mentor, and develop the skills of others
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical tooling specifications for designs of parts and tools.
• Designing and fabricating detailed tooling, bills of materials, and job estimates as requested.
• Developing CAD/CAM programs and providing the department with advanced technical and tutorial support.
• Completing assigned work within timelines, with a high level of quality.
• Developing, documenting, and maintaining a high level of expertise in the detailed design practices of SEL mold-building operations.
• Developing and maintaining a high level of knowledge of SEL mold-making procedures and standards to maximize productivity and automation.

Skills

Journeyman Tool & Die

CAD/CAM experience

Mentoring skills

Technical writing

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), we are a company of innovators, inventors, and problem solvers that design and build safety-critical products so that future generations can pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. SEL’s products are embedded in power grids worldwide, working to prevent blackouts and improve power system safety and reliability, offering the best product warranty and customer support to the electric power industry.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are a highly vertically integrated company, including research, design, and manufacturing of our own injection molded parts and molds.

We are currently looking to grow our mold making capacity and are looking for an experienced Tool and Die Maker for our factory in Lewiston, ID. You’ll work alongside other Tool and Die Makers and engineers to support our tool and die needs, building, maintaining, and modifying molds using a wide variety of specialized CNC equipment and mold making processes. These include CAD/CAM modeling, programming, and set up of sinker EDM, wire EDM, multi axis milling, electrode, and other mold making equipment!

Our philosophy is to teach, support, develop, and mentor each of our vertically integrated technologies, so entry-level experience with completion of a CTE machining program or CNC machining experience may be considered.

As a Tool and Die Maker, a typical day might include the following:

• Preparing technical tooling specifications for designs of parts and tools.

• Designing and fabricating detailed tooling, bills of materials, and job estimates as requested.

• Developing CAD/CAM programs and providing the department with advanced technical and tutorial support.

• Completing assigned work within timelines, with a high level of quality.

• Developing, documenting, and maintaining a high level of expertise in the detailed design practices of SEL mold-building operations.

• Developing and maintaining a high level of knowledge of SEL mold-making procedures and standards to maximize productivity and automation.

This job might be for you if:

• You have 5-10 years of journeyman level Tool & Die/Mold making experience

• You have 5-10 years of experience with CAD/CAM

• You have the ability to mentor, and develop the skills of others

• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 40 pounds frequently

• Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours

• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better

• Differentiate color

• Reach

• Bend

• Kneel

• Twist

• Grip

• Pinch

• Fine finger dexterity sufficient to handle metal parts with precision and accuracy

Location:

Lewiston, ID - This position is located at SEL’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Lewiston, ID where you’ll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Pay Range Data:

Tool and Die Maker I: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour, Tool and Die Maker II: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour, Tool and Die Maker III: $39.00 - $59.00 per hour. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.