Tool & Die Machinist

Precision Castparts; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Meaningful work

Complete benefits package

401k retirement plan with match up to

Job summary

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker on 1st Shift to join our aerospace-focused machining team. The role requires extensive experience with conventional lathes, mills, and EDM equipment, and a strong mechanical aptitude for quick issue resolution.

We manufacture specialty threaded locking fasteners for jets and submarines. Start time is 5:00AM, Monday to Friday, with overtime often available on Saturdays or surrounding shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of conventional Tool & Die experience.
• Ability to develop or design specifications from general descriptions.
• Ability to troubleshoot die issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production and Engineering on problem solving and R&D initiatives.
• Identify and analyze defective die or machine components and determine corrective actions.
• Operate and set up manual mills, grinders, lathes, EDMs, and polishing equipment.
• Fabricate, machine, and install punches, dies, fixtures used on presses and tapping machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on dies and production equipment.
• Work safely under PPE and safety guidelines.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Die design from sketches

Build, test, and debug dies

Tool & Die experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Conventional lathes

Mills

EDM equipment

Grinders

Polishing equipment

Job description

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN has an immediate need for an experienced Tool & Die Maker on 1st Shift. Candidates should have extensive prior experience using conventional lathes, mills, and EDM equipment, and have a strong mechanical aptitude. This position involves a great deal of troubleshooting and the need for resolving issues quickly.

At Greer Stop Nut, we manufacture specialty threaded locking fasteners (a.k.a. nuts) used in the aerospace and nautical industries on items such as jets and submarines. The manufacturing process of these pieces are carefully monitored to ensure the highest level of quality is always ensured. If you have an extensive Tool & Die / Machining background and would like to join this exciting industry we hope you will consider Greer Stop Nut as the home for your next career.

At Greer Stop Nut, we manufacture specialty threaded locking fasteners (a.k.a.. nuts) used in the aerospace and nautical industries on items such as jets and submarines. The manufacturing process of these pieces are carefully monitored to ensure the highest level of quality is always ensured. If you have an extensive Tool & Die / Machining background and would like to join this exciting industry we hope you will consider Greer Stop Nut as the home for your next career.

Schedule

Start time is 5:00AM Monday - Friday

Overtime

Overtime opportunities are often available on Saturdays or before and after the usual weekday shift.

We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Meaningful Work
• Complete Benefits Package
• 401k Retirement Plan with match up to 5%
• No Mandatory Overtime
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Production and Engineering staff on problem solving and research & development initiatives.
• Identify or analyze defective die or machine components and indicate the necessary corrective actions.
• Operate and perform setups of machines such as manual mills, grinders, lathes, EDMs, and polishing equipment to produce all required product types including complex tooling components.
• Fabricate, machine, and install various punches, dies, fixtures, etc. used on the assorted presses and tapping machines used in our manufacturing process.
• Perform preventive maintenance on dies, shop, and production equipment.
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Experience

• Ability to develop or design specifications from general descriptions and draw sketch or print of part or die component to be fabricated.
• Ability to troubleshoot die issues
• Ability to build, test, and debug new dies.
• 5 or more years of conventional Tool & Die experience.

Level Of Education

• High School diploma or GED is expected. Advanced Technical School Degree/Certifications preferred.

Greer Stop Nut / Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law. Corp.