Tool & Die Maker

Modineer Company; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Modineer Company is seeking a Tool & Die Maker for 1st shift in Niles, MI. The role focuses on creating and repairing tooling, reading blueprints, and using grinders, lathes, mills and EDM equipment to meet part drawings with high quality.

You will set up tool room machines, maintain tooling stock, and document production activities in our quality system. CAD experience and CNC exposure are preferred for continued process improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of quality inspection gauges and measurement tools.
• Must be able to accurately complete all required Modineer production system documentation such as production reports, inspection reports, etc.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience operating manual lathe, mill, grinder and cut-off saw required.
• Experience running CNC lathe and mill preferred
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• CAD design experience preferred
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker / Repair preferred

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make, or modify existing tooling, tools for old or new jobs.
• Build dies; weld fixtures and misc. using supplied prints as well as bench design.
• Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers.
• Repair, or requisition, replacement parts, tools or hardware as needed to maintain stock.
• Set-up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinder.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool & Die making

CNC milling

CNC turning

FAQ CAD design

Forklift operation

Quality documentation

Reading blueprints

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker / Repair preferred

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC milling machine

Surface grinder

Wire EDM

CAD design software

Job description

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Full Time Indirect Labor Niles, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1438

Salary Range: $26.00 To $29.00 Hourly

Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday (4AM-2PM). Overtime as needed.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

Be able to use appropriate equipment such as a surface Grinder, wire EDM, RO Grinders, and equipment to create and match tooling to match part drawings. Proper equipment allows the ability to create angles and radius on all tooling to create a high quality part. These duties are performed with quality and production standards.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make, or modify existing tooling, tools for old or new jobs.
• Build dies; weld fixtures and misc. using supplied prints as well as bench design.
• Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers.
• Repair, or requisition, replacement parts, tools or hardware as needed to maintain stock.
• Set-up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinder.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge :

• Must have working knowledge of quality inspection gauges and measurement tools.
• Must be able to accurately complete all required Modineer production system documentation such as production reports, inspection reports, etc.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience operating manual lathe, mill, grinder and cut-off saw required.
• Experience running CNC lathe and mill preferred
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.

Physical environment/working conditions:

The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):

Must be able to work as part of a team.

Job Title : Tool & Die Job Description

Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday (4AM-2PM). Overtime as needed.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

Be able to use appropriate equipment such as a surface Grinder, wire EDM, RO Grinders, and equipment to create and match tooling to match part drawings. Proper equipment allows the ability to create angles and radius on all tooling to create a high quality part. These duties are performed with quality and production standards.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make, or modify existing tooling, tools for old or new jobs.

• Build dies; weld fixtures and misc. using supplied prints as well as bench design.
• Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers.
• Repair, or requisition, replacement parts, tools or hardware as needed to maintain stock.
• Set-up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinder.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge :

• Must have working knowledge of quality inspection gauges and measurement tools.

• Must be able to accurately complete all required Modineer production system documentation such as production reports, inspection reports, etc.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience operating manual lathe, mill, grinder and cut-off saw required.
• Experience running CNC lathe and mill preferred
• CAD design experience preferred
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker / Repair preferred

Physical environment/working conditions:

The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):

Must be able to work as part of a team.

1st Shift - 4:00am-2:00pm; M-TH (Overtime as needed)