Tool and Die Maker 1

Cool Gear International; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Tool and Die Maker to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves ensuring production goals are met by repairing and making plastic molds. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, this company offers a fast-paced environment where you can grow and evolve. Join a team that values collaboration and embraces change, while contributing to a brand known for its quality and performance. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Tool and Die Making for plastic molding.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and operate machine tools for die making.
• Fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies.

Skills

Tool and Die Making

Metalworking

Mathematics

English Language Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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About the position

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years as the leader in the housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family, and friends.

Founded as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Tool and Die Maker 1.

This role ensures production goals are met by repairing and making plastic molds.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools.
• Fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
• Repair and fix parts and molds that come into the shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of Tool and Die Making manufacturing plastic molding experience.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Understanding of shop mathematics.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 35 lbs. Able to stoop and bend. Able to walk quickly and climb stairs. Able to work 12-hour shift.
• Work environment: Manufacturing environment. Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months.
• Knows how to apply knowledge of tool and die design and construction.
• Knows metal properties, and can demonstrate layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions, or a quick face-to-face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast-paced in terms of problem-solving, learning, cross-functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs, and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded, or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment, or human trafficking.

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