Tool and Die Maker - 2nd shift

Jarp-Industries; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Company-paid Life/AD&D

STD

LTD

EAP

401k

Job summary

Jarp-Industries in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Tool and Die Maker on 2nd shift (full-time). Salary is $26.00-$36.00/hour with $1.50/hour shift premium. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am.

Under supervision of Plant Manager, you will perform bench and machine operations to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gauges, using blueprints and precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics plus at least two years of machining experience.
• Classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running.
• Ability to read blueprints with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints or orders to manufacture quality tools per specs.
• Develops new tools and qualifies new tooling in the shop.
• Performs machining operations and adapts tooling as needed.
• Communicates with departments to test tooling and update tools.
• Ensures tools meet customer specifications using gages and micrometers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Fixed gages & micrometers

Machining tools knowledge (lathes/mill

Education

Two year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics

2+ years machining experience

Tools

CNC machines

Welding equipment

CNC programming

Job description

About this position

Description:

Experienced Tool and Die Maker (2nd Shift, Full-Time)

$26.00-$36.00/hour + $1.50/hour Shift Premium

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am

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:

1. Works from blueprints, work orders or oral instructions to make quality tools according to customer specifications.

2. Develops new products and qualifies new tools throughout the shop.

3. Performs recognized machining operations, occasionally improvising standard tooling for special adaptations.

4. Communicates with members of all departments to prove out new tooling and update existing tools to improve shop performance.

5. Performs exacting bench operations to fit, assemble, adjust, align workpieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.

6. Uses visual sample comparisons, fixed gages, height gages, calipers, micrometers and/or other available equipment to assure customer specifications are met.

7. Assists tool makers of higher classification on more complicated projects and experimental and development work.

8. Works on new customer samples needed or improves existing tools.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Check machine coolant/concentration levels and service as needed.

2. 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:

1. 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.

2. Must have related classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and understand blueprints.

2. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

3. Knowledge of the use of fixed gages, height gages, calipers and micrometers.

4. 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