Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift - $2,500 Sign-On Retention Bonus!

GE Appliances, a Haier company; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wage

Shift premium

Day-1 benefits

PTO

Attendance bonuses

Performance bonuses

Tuition assistance

Appliance discounts

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker in LaFayette, GA. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair dies, maintain stamping dies, and operate CNC machinery on the 2nd shift. The position offers a competitive wage, sign-on retention bonus, and benefits including tuition assistance.

The ideal candidate has over 2 years of die making experience and strong troubleshooting skills with technical drawings. Opportunities for long-term growth in a skilled trade are available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of stamping die repair or die making experience is required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and die designs is essential.
• Experience with precision machining and tight tolerances is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair dies in press during production.
• Maintain and rebuild stamping dies, tooling, and components.
• Run manual & CNC machining equipment and EDM.

Skills

Stamping die repair

Machining experience (grinding, milling, turning)

Troubleshooting under pressure

Interpreting technical drawings

Wire EDM machining experience

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC machining

ProtoTrak

Wire EDM

Job description

Job Title

Experienced Tool & Die Maker – High Impact Troubleshooting + Shift Premium (2nd Shift, LaFayette, GA)

Location

USA, LaFayette, GA

Shift

2nd Shift (2:45pm–11:15pm)

Sign-On Retention Bonus

$1,500 Sign-On Retention Bonus: Receive $750 after 90 days and $750 after 180 days for staying and growing with our team.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair dies in press during production
• Maintain and rebuild stamping dies, tooling, and components
• Polish draw dies to reduce friction and improve part quality
• Run manual & CNC machining equipment and EDM
• Install, adjust, and optimize die performance
• Inspect finished work for accuracy, smoothness, and contour
• Communicate across shifts to ensure continuity
• Complete PM sheets and maintain safety & 5S standards

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of stamping die repair or die making
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, prints, and die designs
• Machining experience (grinding, milling, turning)
• Strong troubleshooting under pressure
• Understanding of modern press & stamping principles

Bonus

• CAD/CAM, CNC machining, ProtoTrak, Wire EDM, apprenticeship training

Other Capabilities / Qualifications

• Set up and operate Wire EDM machines to cut precision parts according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Program or edit programs using machine controls or CAM software as needed
• 2+ years of Wire EDM machining experience in a manufacturing or tool & die environment
• Experience with precision machining and tight tolerancesAbility to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T
• Familiarity with CAM programming or EDM machine controls is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive base wage + shift premium
• Day-1 benefits
• PTO, attendance bonuses, performance bonuses
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term growth in a skilled trade
• Appliance discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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