Tool & Die Maker

Matthews International; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to enhance their production team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing specifications, inspecting materials, and assembling rotary dies using various machine tools and hand tools. This position offers a competitive starting rate with full benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust retirement plan and a guaranteed annual bonus. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Guaranteed annual bonus

Short and long term disability

Earned time off

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience required; mechanical aptitude and hand tool knowledge essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and inspect materials for rotary dies assembly.
• Set up and operate machine tools to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Assist with die setup and build equipment for production.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Critical attention to detail

Ability to work overtime

Education

1+ years experience as a tool & die maker

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Machine tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Matthews International is currently hiring for a Tool and Die Maker position to join our Production Facility in the Richmond, Indiana area. The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for analyzing specifications, inspecting materials, fitting parts, and assembling rotary dies using machine tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.

Competitive Starting Rate plus full benefits starting day one which includes: medical, dental, vision, Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution, short and long term disability (after 90 days), life insurance, earned time off (starts accruing immediately), 401(k) retirement plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan with company match and a guaranteed annual bonus based on year of service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, visualizes product, and determines materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Assists with verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Assists with die setup according to production schedule.
• Builds and modifies equipment for production and product development.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years progressive experience as a tool & die maker; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear, and see.
• 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 ability to adjust focus.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.