Tool & Die Maker

Enersys; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Financial growth

401(k) matching

Innovative culture

Job summary

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) in Horsham, PA, is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to fabricate, modify, repair, and maintain precision tooling and production components. This role collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure tooling meets production and quality requirements.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and 4+ years in a machine-shop; apprenticeship/journeyman preferred; SolidWorks or CAM software experience is a plus; must stand and lift up

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and four+ years in a machine-shop environment.
• Completed apprenticeship or journeyman level experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/medical device manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or CAM software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components and fixtures from engineering drawings and CAD models within required tolerances.
• Remove, clean, sharpen, reinstall and document tooling records for tight-tolerance punch and die sets.
• Diagnose tooling failures, dimensional issues, and production problems.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve assembly tooling.
• Operate a manual Bridgeport knee mill.
• Operate a manual Hardinge toolroom lathe.
• Operate a surface grinder.
• Set up and operate a CNC vertical mill.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized machine shop.

Skills

Machine-shop experience

Apprenticeship

Journeyman level experience

Precision tooling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

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EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The Tool & Die Maker supports manufacturing operations by fabricating, modifying, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges, and production-equipment components. This position serves as a highly skilled technical resource in the machine shop and on the production floor, working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure tooling is safe, accurate, reliable, and capable of meeting production and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and CAD models to fabricate components and fixtures for in-house production equipment and prototypes within required tolerances.
• Remove, clean, sharpen, re-install and complete tooling records for tight-tolerance punch and die sets.
• Diagnose tooling failures, dimensional issues, excessive wear, and production problems.
• Work with engineers to develop and improve both new and existing assembly tooling.
• Operate a manual Bridgeport-style knee mill.
• Operate a manual Hardinge-style toolroom lathe.
• Operate a surface grinder.
• Set up and operate a CNC vertical mill.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized machine-shop environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years in a machine-shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A completed formal apprenticeship.
• Journeyman level experience.
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense and/or medical device manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling software.
• Prior experience with Mastercam or other CAM software.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.