Tool and Die Maker - 2nd shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Life/AD&D

STD

LTD

EAP

401k

Eligibility start

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an Experienced Tool and Die Maker for the 2nd shift. The role involves bench and machine operations to construct, alter, and repair tools, dies, and gauges per customer specifications, with a $26.00–$36.00/hour wage plus $1.50/hour shift premium.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–12:00am. Candidates should have a two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics and at least two years of machining experience, with proficiency in reading

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics with at least two years of machining experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and working with precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or work orders and fabricate quality tools per specs.
• Develop new tools and qualify existing tooling in the shop.
• Perform machining operations and adapt tooling for special needs.
• Communicate with departments to prove out tooling and update tools.
• Bench operations to fit, assemble, and align parts to spec.
• Use gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify tolerances.
• Assist higher‑level tool makers on complex projects.
• Work on new samples or improve current tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervision minimal

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Education

Two-year technical degree in Machine Tool Mechanics

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Grinders

Calipers

Micrometers

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:

• 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:

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