Tool and Die Maker - 2nd shift

JARP Industries, Inc.; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Tool and Die Maker for 2nd shift. The role involves constructing, altering, and repairing tools, dies, and gauges using blueprints and customer specs, with emphasis on precision and quality.

You will perform machining operations, develop new tooling, and collaborate with departments to validate tooling performance and implement improvements. A two-year machining degree and CNC/welding training are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics is required.
• Minimum of two years of machining experience.
• Related classroom instruction on welding and CNC machines, including programming and running.

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 machining operations and improvises tooling for special adaptations as needed.
• Communicates with other departments to prove out new tooling and update existing tools.
• Performs bench operations to fit, assemble, and align workpieces to meet quality standards.
• Uses fixed gauges, height gauges, calipers, and micrometers to ensure compliance with specs.
• Assists senior toolmakers on complex projects and development work.
• Works on new samples or improves existing tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Welding

Fixed gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Grinders

Education

Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics

Welding and CNC classroom instruction

Job description

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

• 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

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