Tool and Die Maker - 1st shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k

Benefit eligibility begins on first of

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am–2:00pm). You will construct, alter, and repair tools and dies, reading blueprints and working from orders to meet customer specifications.

You will perform bench and machine operations, qualify new tools, and collaborate across departments to improve tooling and shop performance. A two-year tool mechanics degree and CNC/welding exposure are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics with at least two years of machining experience.
• Related welding and CNC machine instruction/programming experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read from blueprints or work orders to make quality tools per customer specs.
• Develop new tools and qualify existing ones in the shop.
• Perform machining operations and adapt tooling for special applications.
• Collaborate with departments to prove tooling and update tools.
• Fit, assemble, and align parts to meet quality standards and specs.
• Use fixed gauges, height gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify specs.
• Assist higher-classification tool makers on complex projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Minimal supervision

Quality-focused work

Education

Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics

Tools

Fixed gauges

Height gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Grinders

Job 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&DD insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
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• 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