Tool & Die Maker

Electroswitch; New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining dies, molds, and assembly machines while assisting engineering with prototype development. The position offers a blend of hands-on machining and quality inspection, ensuring high standards of production. This innovative firm provides a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k retirement plan. If you are passionate about precision engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Requires specialized training equivalent to two years of college plus five years of tool-and-die experience.
• Experience with various machining operations and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain dies, molds, and assembly machines.
• Perform quality inspection of new parts before production release.

Skills

Tool and Die Experience

Machining Operations

Quality Inspection

Problem Solving

Education

Two years of college

Five years of tool-and-die experience

Tools

Bridgeport Milling Machines

Lathes

Drill Presses

Surface Grinders

Measuring Tools

Job description

1st Shift Position7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build, repair, and maintain dies, molds, fixtures and assembly machines. Assist Engineering with prototypes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of dies, molds, progressive dies, compound dies, intricate blanking and forming dies, drill jigs, milling fixtures and assembly dies.
2. Perform machining operations requiring unusual and difficult setups and methods to maintain close tolerance fits; bench work involving fitting, scraping, grinding, lapping, indexing, timing, assembly and adjusting to ensure satisfactory operations.
3. Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct troubles and detect faulty operation or defective materials.
4. Keep records of maintenance on dies, equipment and fixtures. Build new dies, fixtures, assembly machines and troubleshoot as necessary.
5. Assist Engineering with prototype development of new parts, fabrication and print adjustments.
6. Perform quality inspection of new parts from new dies, fixtures and assembly machines before releasing to production.
7. Work from verbal instructions, simple sketches or complex prints to fabricate required items.
8. Assist any individual with a question or a problem relative to tool and die functions.
9. Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.
10. Work with suppliers assisting with tool repairs and new tool designs.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set up and operate various shop equipment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. This position requires a level of knowledge that is usually associated with specialized training equivalent to two years of college plus five years or more of tool-and-die experience.
2. Must be able to setup and operate Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders and optidress and J&S wheel dressers for form grinding.
3. Experience with measuring tools such as: micrometers, disc mics, anvil mics, dial calipers, telescoping gauges, gauge pins, gauge blocks and comparator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to sit, stand, bend and lift up to 60 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Combination of Manufacturing and Office environment.
2. Regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and odors.

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

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Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 781-607-3314 or [e-mail].