Tool & Die Maker

Bonnell Aluminum; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join their fabrication team. This role involves programming CNC equipment, managing tooling projects, and supporting engineering efforts to ensure high-quality production. You'll enjoy a competitive pay structure and a range of employee benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values safety, integrity, and respect, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tool room experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die maker.
• Ability to read and understand decimals, fractions, and tolerances.
• Must pass a skills-based test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture details to print and support engineering projects.
• Program CNC equipment and operate standard Tool Room equipment.
• Manage new tooling projects through Tool Room to meet deadlines.

Skills

CNC programming

Tool Room operations

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Reading inspection tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Comparators

Job description

DEPARTMENT:Fabrication

JOB TITLE:1^st shift Tool & Die Maker

REPORTS TO:Fabrication Manager

SHIFT DAYS /HOURS: 8 hr. shifts (Mon-Fri) 7:00 am- 3:00 pm) Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.

STARTING PAY: $19.69 to $31.19 per hour.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Manufacture details to print, supporting engineering projects.
• Ability to program CNC equipment, and safely operate standard Tool Room equipment.
• Mark up drawings for “as built” conditions for Engineering updates.
• Manage new tooling projects through Tool Room to project deadlines.
• Support Communications between Engineering and Production
• Assist Engineering, Production, and Set-up personnel with tooling set-ups and new tooling process verification.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance for Hydraulic and Pneumatic requirements.
• Construction, Assembly, and Repair of fixtures, dies and jaws.
• Die maintenance as required (repair, sharpening & cleaning) & record repairs.
• Assist other personnel and perform other duties as required.
• Consistently keep Tool Room clean, organized, and hazard free

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and always without air conditioning.

What You Will Need:

• Prefer Journeyman Tool & Die maker or equivalent experience(minimum 5 years of tool room experience)
• Must be able to understand decimals, fractions, and tolerances.
• Able to read and understand inspection tools. (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
• CNC programming.
• HS Diploma/GED
• Must also pass a skills-based test.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail oriented.
• Must pass a company background check and drug screen.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We’re People Leaders
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits:
  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical,Dental,Life,401 K
  • Tuition Reimbursement