Tool and Die Maker - 1st shift

Jarp-Industries; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid Short-term disability (SD

Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. in Schofield, Wisconsin, is seeking an Experienced Tool and Die Maker (1st shift) to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gauges. The role requires reading blueprints, performing bench and machining work, and ensuring parts meet customer specs.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with a $26.00–$36.00 hourly wage depending on experience. Qualifications include a two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics plus two years of machining experience, plus

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics plus two years of machining experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Related classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running.
• Knowledge of blueprints and precision measurement tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints, work orders or oral instructions to make quality tools according to customer specifications.
• Develops new products and qualifies new tools throughout the shop.
• Performs recognized machining operations, occasionally improvising standard tooling for special adaptations.
• Communicates with members of all departments to prove out new tooling and update existing tools to improve shop performance.
• Performs exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align workpieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.
• Uses fixed gauges, height gages, calipers, micrometers and other equipment to assure customer specifications are met.
• Assists tool makers of higher classification on more complicated projects and experimental and development work.
• Works on new customer samples needed or improves existing tools.
• Check machine coolant/concentration levels and service as needed.
• May be directed to perform other tasks due to workload or maintenance needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic machining

CNC knowledge

Education

Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics

Welding and CNC instruction/training

Tools

Fixed gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Grinders

Job description

About this position

Description:

Experienced Tool and Die Maker (1st Shift, Full-Time)

$26.00–$36.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager or Team Lead, the Experienced Tool and Die Maker will perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gages requiring skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practice and application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works from blueprints, work orders or oral instructions to make quality tools according to customer specifications.
• Develops new products and qualifies new tools throughout the shop.
• Performs recognized machining operations, occasionally improvising standard tooling for special adaptations.
• Communicates with members of all departments to prove out new tooling and update existing tools to improve shop performance.
• Performs exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align workpieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.
• Uses visual sample comparisons, fixed gages, height gages, calipers, micrometers and/or other available equipment to assure customer specifications are met.
• Assists tool makers of higher classification on more complicated projects and experimental and development work.
• Works on new customer samples needed or improves existing tools.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Check machine coolant/concentration levels and service as needed.
• May be directed to perform other tasks due to a decrease in the work load, machine being down for maintenance or a critical need exists in another area.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics plus a minimum of two years of machining experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required for this position.
• Must have related classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Knowledge of the use of fixed gages, height gages, calipers and micrometers.
• Must possess knowledge of lathes, mills, drills, and grinders.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
• Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k
• Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date

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