Tool & Die Maker — 1st Shift (4am–2pm) & Die Production

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

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.