Tool & Die Builder

Bass Pro Shops

Lebanon (Lebanon County)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops seeks a skilled Tool and Die Builder to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools for fabricating dies, cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures.

You will measure, mark, and inspect stock, verify tolerances, and work with lathes, milling machines, grinders, and related equipment on a variety of projects. Strong blueprint reading and safety procedures are essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Preferred Degree: Trade, Tech or Vocational Education in Machine Shop (if applicable)
  • Years of experience: 5 years preferred

Responsibilities

  • Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
  • Computes dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
  • Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
  • Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
  • Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
  • ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Skills

Blueprint reading
Drawing interpretation
Machining setup
Manual dexterity
Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma
Trade/Tech education in machine shop

Tools

Lathe
Milling machine
Drill press
Band saw
Grinder
Hand tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tool and Die Builder analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Studiesspecificationssuchasblueprints,sketches,models,ordescriptions,andvisualizes producttodetermine materialsrequired and machinestobeusedtofabricateparts.
  • Computes dimensionsplanslayout anddeterminesassemblymethod andsequenceof operations.
  • Measures, marks,andscribesmetalstockformachining.
  • Sets up and operatesmachine toolssuch aslathes,millingmachine,shaper,andgrinder,to machineparts,andverifiesconformanceofmachined partstospecifications.
  • Verifiesdimensions,alignments, andclearances.
  • Examinesstandardorpreviouslyuseddies,tools,andjigsand fixtures,andrecommendsdesign modificationsregardingconstructionandfunctionofpart.
  • Developsspecificationsfromgeneraldescriptionsforspecialtytoolsanddrawsorsketches designofproduct.
  • ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Preferred Degree: Trade, Tech or Vocational Education in Machine Shop (if applicable)
  • Years of experience: 5 years preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
  • Abilitytoreadandinterpretdocumentssuch assafetyrules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, andproceduremanuals.
  • Read, Translate, and Create drawings, blueprints, and sketches.
  • Ability to Layout parts for machining.
  • Extensive use of but not limited to Lathe, Knee Mill, Drill Press, Band Saw, Press, and a multitude of hand tools.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Light lifting, under 20 lbs.
  • Light carrying, under 20 lbs.
  • Moderate lifting, 21-59 lbs.
  • Moderate carrying, 21 – 59 lbs.
  • Straight pulling
  • Pushing
  • Repeated bending
  • Reaching over shoulders
  • Use of fingers
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Kneeling
  • Repeated stretching
  • Specific visual requirements
  • Ability to distinguish basic colors
  • Ability to distinguish shades of color
  • Hearing (aid permitted)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Outside and inside
  • Extreme heat
  • Extreme humidity
  • Extreme noise, intermittent
  • Dust
  • Fumes, smoke, or gasses
  • Solvents (degreasing agents)
  • Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :
  • Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary benefits
  • 401k Retirement Savings
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Bass Pro Cares Fund
  • And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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