Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

Johnson Welded Products, Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join their team in Muskegon. This role involves building and repairing metal dies, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and quality in every project. With a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency, you will operate various tool room equipment, including lathes and grinders, while also utilizing AutoCAD for design layouts. The company offers a competitive pay structure, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and dedication. If you're passionate about metalworking and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical & RX Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

HSA Matching

Paid Vacations

10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Credit

Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with experience in injection molding and CAD.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and operate various tool room equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair metal working dies, jigs, fixtures, and machinery.
• Operate welding and cutting torch equipment for various tasks.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

Injection Molding

Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick)

AutoCAD

Machining

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Tools

Lathes

Grinders

Drill Presses

Mills

Job description

Description

Fleet Engineers is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker.

Fleet Engineers, located in Muskegon, MI, is a division of Tramec Sloan, which has facilities located throughout the United States. Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer medical & RX, dental, vision, life insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, paid vacations, 10 paid holiday's, EAP, gym credit, $1,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, on-demand pay, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, plus much more!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for building and repairing metal working dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and machinery.

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm but hours could vary.

Duties:

• Disassemble and assemble dies, jigs, molds, fixtures to obtain access to worn, dull and broken parts to repair.
• Design, lay out and determine assembly methods and sequence of operation for new die builds. Use AutoCAD to assist in drawing layout when necessary.
• Adjust functional parts of devices to maintain specifications and or dimensions.
• Inspects and examine used parts to determine any changes in dimensional, form and texture requirements or imperfections.
• Layout, mark and scribe reference points for subsequent machining and grinding.
• Set up and operate all tool room equipment, i.e.: lathes, grinders, drill presses & mills.
• Verify dimensions and part alignment per prints.
• Fit up contoured surfaces using hand and power grinders where assemblies go together to form mechanisms.
• Move die sections and materials with the use of overhead hoists, fork trucks and other material handling devices.
• Perform die changeovers while the die is in a press.
• Operate welding (MIG, Tig, Stick) and cutting torch equipment.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker required.
• Experience with injection molding, including mold design, fabrication, and repair.
• Computer skills, office & CAD.
• Able to safely lift and handle up to 50 pounds