Tool and Die Maker 3 - Afternoon

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems, headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a Tool and Die Maker 3 to build and modify tools, dies, jigs, molds, and fixtures using precision bench and machining operations.

You will lead, direct, and train Tool and Die Makers, troubleshoot dies, select metals, and ensure parts meet specifications, while upholding safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant tool and die experience.
• Completed Tool and Die school through TCAT or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of progressive, forge, or draw dies.
• Advanced grinding, milling and lathe knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests for dies/tools to ensure parts meet specs.
• Cut, shape and trim materials to specifications.
• Design jigs, fixtures and templates as needed.
• Teach and train apprentices.

Skills

Tooling

Machining operations

Training apprentices

Quality inspection

Education

Tool and Die school (TCAT or equivalent)

Tools

Progressive, forge, or draw dies

Grinding

Milling

Lathe

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission‑critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Tool and Die Maker 3 - 2790

Builds and modifies tools, dies, jigs, molds, and fixtures using precision bench and machining operations. Leads, directs, and trains Tool and Die Maker 1’s on as needed basis.

Job Duties

• Conduct tests for completed tools and/or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications
• Cut, shape and trim material to specifications
• Design jigs, fixtures and templates as needed
• Teach and train apprentices
• Grind and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher level staff
• Select metals to be used based on properties
• Troubleshoot Dies in the press and on the bench
• Setup and assist in operating machinery in designated department when needed
• Offer improvement ideas for current tooling
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
• Completed Tool and Die school through TCAT or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of progressive, forge, or draw dies
• Advanced grinding, milling and lathe knowledge
• 5-10 years of relevant tool and die experience

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record‑keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.