Tool and Die Maker

Molex; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Maker for their Lincoln, NE facility. This role includes maintenance of dies, troubleshooting, and recommending design improvements. The position offers opportunities for internal mobility and an emphasis on continuous learning and contribution.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid vacation and time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Tool and Die making is preferred.
• Working knowledge of stamping press auxiliary equipment is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot dies with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize work load to meet production needs.
• Support and implement continuous tooling improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Precision Machining

Surface Grinding

Education

Technical Degree in Machine Tool

Completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship program

Job description

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Your Job

Molex is looking for a contribution motivated person open to learning new skills and willing to proactively share their knowledge and ideas with others! Our Lincoln, Nebraska location is adding

Your Job

Molex is looking for a contribution motivated person 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!

Shift Options: 2nd shift Monday through Friday. 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m..

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
  
  
  

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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