Tool & Die Maker - Davenport, IA

VetJobs; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment organization is seeking a Tool & Die Maker for an on-site role in Davenport, IA. This position requires operating precision machinery and crafting tools to specified requirements. Ideal candidates are those with journeyman's status and strong problem-solving skills, along with a high school diploma. Join a dynamic workplace that prioritizes military-affiliated job seekers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required from an accredited institution.
• Must possess current journeyman’s status as a Tool Maker.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision machines like lathes, drill presses, and CNCs.
• Ensure specifications for inspection using precision measuring tools.
• Plan and perform setup of machine shop tools.

Skills

Geometric Tolerancing

Trigonometry

Shop Math

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Journeyman’s status as a Tool Maker

Tools

Precision Machines

Power Tools

Measuring Equipment

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker.

The hours for this role are 7:00am - 3:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $38.13 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building and repairing all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.

In This Function You Will

• Operate an array of precision machines, such as conventional lathes, mills, and drill presses, and CNCs
• Determines specifications for inspection of work using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Use various hand tools and measuring devices
• Plans and performs the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolant, lubricants, and machine feeds and speeds
• Perform various phases of deburring operations
• Monitor work to ensure that the machine is not malfunctioning
  
  

Auto req ID

448424BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Equipment_Operator

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution is required
• Must possess current journeyman’s status as a Tool Maker from an accredited tool making apprenticeship program
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  
  

Position Criteria

• Must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of geometric Tolerancing, trigonometry, and shop math as they relate to specific job duties
• Must be able to read and interpret wide variety of written instructions (including prints and sketches)
• Must be skilled in the use of various kinds of power tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring equipment as required by the job
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions when performing job duties
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to manufacture to exact specifications using a variety of materials including metals (both ferrous and non-ferrous), plastics, glass, laminated stock, rubber, wood, etc.
• Must be able to use the measuring and gauging equipment to perform tasks to exact specifications
• Must demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship, independent judgment, and problem solving skill
  
  

City*

Davenport

State*

Iowa

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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