Tool & Die Machinist - Precision, CNC & Prototyping

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 39,440 - 47,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Career development & tuition reimburse

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Nebraska is seeking a tool & die maker-in-training to learn the trade and help operate lathes, CNCs, milling machines, grinders, and heat-treating furnaces. You will assist in fabricating parts for dies and machines and replace or repair tooling as needed.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, following safety rules, and completing production paperwork. The role offers growth through hands-on learning in a structured shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school education with one year machine shop experience.
• Associate’s degree in tool & die or mold making with six months on-the-job experience in machine shop functions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret verbal instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Set up and operate tool room machines including lathes, milling machines, drill press, CNC machines, and grinders.
• Handle machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Operate and learn heat treating furnaces.
• Fabricate new or replacement parts for dies or machines.
• Support other tool makers as required.
• Produce prototype parts as required.
• Complete paperwork including job cards, inspection reports, logs.
• Keep work area neat, safe, and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Interpret drawings & blueprints

Precision measuring

Verbal instruction comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in tool & die or mold making

Tools

Lathes

CNC machines

Milling machines

Grinders

Heat treating furnaces

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Nebraska is seeking a tool & die maker-in-training to learn the trade and help operate lathes, CNCs, milling machines, grinders, and heat-treating furnaces. You will assist in fabricating parts for dies and machines and replace or repair tooling as needed.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, following safety rules, and completing production paperwork. The role offers growth through hands-on learning in a structured shop environment.