Tool & Die Maker

Snap-On Tools; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker for the 2nd shift. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain dies, fixtures, and templates to meet specifications. You will operate various machinery and perform welding tasks, ensuring quality and precision in every component. With a competitive wage starting at $24.62 per hour and opportunities for increases, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan after one month of service. Join a community that values work-life balance and quality living.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Shift Premium

Qualifications

• Two-Year Tool & Die Certification/Degree from vocational college required.
• Experience in welding and operating tool room machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design and repair requests to understand needed actions.
• Operate tool room machinery and design/build tooling for production.
• Maintain and repair existing tooling while observing safety practices.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

Welding (Stick, TIG, Gas)

Machinery Operation (Mills, Drills, Grinders, Lathe)

Mathematical Calculations

Heat Treat Operations

Education

Two-Year Tool & Die Certification/Degree

Tools

Measuring Equipment

Hoist

Job description

Overview

2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker - Design, build, maintain and repair dies, fixtures and templates according to die specifications.

Shift hours are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (may work until midnight or 1:00 am, when working a 9 or 10 hour shift).

Wages start at $24.62 with an $.80/hour shift premium and increases every 30 work days until you reach top pay of $32.48/hour.

Overtime is paid after 8 hours and on Saturdays.

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K after one month of service.

Snap-on is located in beautiful Algona, Iowa. Algona is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Our schools offer an award-winning education, and Algona is a designated Blue Zone community making healthy choices easy.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Responsibilities

1. Analyze design and/or repair requests prior to taking action to fully understand needed action, design, and equipment.
2. Operate all tool room machinery (mills, drills, grinders, and lathe).
3. Design and build tooling to produce sheet metal parts from piece part prints.
4. Design and build fixtures for welding and other plant areas.
5. Stick, tig, and gas weld die blocks and fixtures.
6. Locate and use all necessary measuring equipment and spare parts.
7. Operate all piece part, from dies, and transfer equipment in operation.
8. Measure and validate parts made from tools and fixtures made in tool room.
9. Perform basic mathematical calculations.
10. Perform heat treat operations on various tool steels.
11. Maintain and repair existing tooling.
12. General department clean-up.
13. Observe all safety practices & be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
14. Operate hoist.

Qualifications

Two-Year Tool & Die Certification/Degree from vocational college.