Tool/Die Maker

Edgewell Personal Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork! As a machinist, you'll operate advanced CNC machines and work with a variety of tools to create high-quality parts. Enjoy a full-time schedule with every other weekend off, allowing for a great work-life balance. This role offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you have a passion for machining and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a machinist required.
• Ability to read and interpret instruments and gauges accurately.
• Experience with mills, lathes, and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machines including CNC machining centers.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine setup requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve machining issues.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Programming (Mastercam, OptiCam)

Close Tolerances

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Machines

Surface Grinders

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with confidence and determination.

Want to work our full-time schedule of 15 days per month?

Want every other weekend off – make that a three-day weekend off!

Want the opportunity to work today, get paid tomorrow?

Enjoy a great work culture with competitive pay, benefits, and vacation?

We would love for you to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sets up, operates, and programs various machines including conventional, special purpose, NC machines, CNC machining centers, CNC grinders, CNC lathe, Tykem laser, and wire EDM to fabricate, overhaul, rebuild, or repair parts, fixtures, or devices. Responsible for dismantling and rebuilding machines or equipment to proper working order.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Procedures:

• Works to close tolerances (± .00005) to fit parts for press fits, running fits, and sliding fits.
• Able to program using Mastercam and/or OptiCam software.
• Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Makes or repairs parts for machine or fixture replacement.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to specifications and assembles parts into complete assemblies, verifying dimensions and alignment.
• Installs machined replacement parts and tests machine operation for functionality and performance.
• Operates welding equipment for cutting or welding parts.
• Develops specifications and sketches for fabricated parts or products.
• Grooms grinding wheels and makes wheel strops.
• Assists in blade forming, welding, grinding, heat treating, and finishing as needed.
• Prepares grind and hone wheels, grinds breaker knives, rebuilds wigglers and indexing wheels, rebuilds spindles and dressers, and grinds chill blocks and guides.
• Sharpens carbide grinder station front plates and breaker dies.
• Collaborates with engineers, production personnel, and programmers to resolve machining or assembly issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a machinist.
• Ability to read and interpret instruments and gauges accurately.
• Proven ability to work to close tolerances (+/- .0005).
• Experience with mills, lathes, surface grinders, and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, cutting, and fabricating processes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, twisting, using hands and fingers, handling objects, talking, and hearing. Occasionally, sitting, reaching, kneeling, or crouching may be required. Repetitive motions and lifting up to 50 pounds are also part of the role. Vision abilities required include close, distant, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any legally protected status, in accordance with applicable laws. We value open communication and diversity to foster innovation and growth.

About the company

Edgewell Personal Care Company is an American consumer products corporation headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.