Tool & Die Maker

Vance Airscoop; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) With match

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Clean climate controlled work area

Job summary

GBC Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Tool and Die maker in Latrobe, PA. You'll build, maintain, assemble, and troubleshoot powder compacting tooling made from carbide and steel, following prints and engineering specs.

You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, assemble die sets, identify worn components, and collaborate with design engineers to optimize tooling while meeting production timelines. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge.
• Basic Shop Math.
• Experience working with manual machines, precision grinders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, milling machines, precision grinders) to make components for dies sets and repair tooling.
• Assemble die sets for different pressing applications.
• Identify worn components and refurbish them to maintain quality.
• Troubleshoot dies in powder compacting process and modify tooling as needed.
• Interpret prints, sketches, and engineering specifications for operations.
• Maintain high ethical standards for conduct.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize tooling designs.
• Willing to work overtime to meet production needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carbide machining

Wire EDM programming/setup/operation

Job description

At GBC Advanced Materials, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are continuously looking for talented individuals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. Joining our team means contributing to groundbreaking projects in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Professional Development and Training
• Collaborative Work Environment

Why Choose Us? Choosing GBC Advanced Materials means becoming a part of a rapidly growing ceramic component manufacturer specializing in high-quality, precision-engineered ceramic parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry. Discover the capabilities of our aggressively growing manufacturing business, specializing in precision manufacturing of pressed ceramics, pressed and drawn glass, machined ceramics, and extrusion products. With a generous manufacturing facility with vertically integrated processes that ensure unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in every item we produce. Whether you require intricate high volume pressed ceramic components, glass products for sealing, or custom machined ceramics for specialized applications, our expert team is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and performance. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Job description

GBC Advanced Materials is seeking experienced people for a Tool and Die maker position in Latrobe PA. As a tool and die maker you would build, maintain, assemble, and troubleshoot powder compacting tooling made from carbide and steel components.

You will be responsible for:

• Setup and operating of a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and precision grinders to make necessary components for dies sets as well as repair current tooling.
• Assemble various types of die sets for different pressing applications.
• Identify worn components and refurbish them as necessary to maintain a high quality product.
• Troubleshoot issues with dies in powder compacting process and make necessary modifications to the tooling.
• Interprets prints, sketches, engineering specifications, and work order instructions for each operation.
• Maintain high ethical standards for conduct.
• Work collaboratively with design engineer on optimizing designs of new tooling, components and pressing features.
• Willing to work reasonable overtime as needed to meet customer and department demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge.
• Basic Shop Math.
• Experience working with manual machines, precision grinders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous carbide machining experience
• Wire EDM programming/setup/operation experience

Salary is up to $35.00 per hour, DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) With match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Clean climate controlled work area

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tool and Die making: 3 years

Ability to Relocate:

• Latrobe, PA 15650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person