Tool and Die Maker

Molex; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Molex in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking Tool and Die Makers to join a team with strong internal mobility and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will maintain and troubleshoot dies, perform die changeovers, and drive continuous tooling improvements to increase utilization and efficiency.

Three shifts are available with flexible start/end times; 3rd shift includes a 25% premium, and 2nd shift runs Monday–Friday. Fielding this role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and collaborating with a cross-functional team

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Machine Tool / equivalent field, completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program OR previous experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in a Machine Shop.
• Working knowledge of precision machining and surface grinding

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot dies with minimal supervision or direction
• Troubleshoot die problems with minimal amount of production down time
• Prioritize work load to meet the needs of production
• Perform die changeovers as required
• Support and implement continuous tooling improvements on all dies for increased utilization and efficiency
• Build/Modify spare parts as needed
• Participate in recommendations for die design improvements and problem solving teams
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Job description

Your Job

Molex is looking for contribution motivated individuals open to learning new skills and willing to proactively share their knowledge and ideas with others! Our Lincoln, Nebraska location is adding Tool and Die Makers to their team. Tons of internal mobility and promotion opportunities! In addition to, offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Shift Options: Flexible start/end times

• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday plus a 25% shift premium
• 2nd shift- Monday -Friday

Our Team

We are proud to have been in Lincoln for over 45 years! With over 45,000 employees world-wide, Molex creates value by offering a complete range of connectivity products, services, and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot dies with minimal supervision or direction
• Troubleshoot die problems with minimal amount of production down time
• Prioritize work load to meet the needs of production
• Perform die changeovers as required
• Support and implement continuous tooling improvements on all dies for increased utilization and efficiency
• Build/Modify spare parts as needed
• Participate in recommendations for die design improvements and problem solving teams
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical Degree in Machine Tool / equivalent field, completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program OR previous experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in a Machine Shop.
• Working knowledge of precision machining and surface grinding

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years of experience of Tool and Die making
• Working knowledge of stamping press auxiliary equipment; (i.e. Feeder, Take-ups, Vision, Lube systems)
• Experience reading a die strip with the ability to troubleshoot stamping dies
• This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you,

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.