Tool & Die Maker - Gastonia, NC

Daimler Truck North America; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is looking for a Tool & Die Maker to join the team at the Gastonia Parts Plant. The successful candidate will maintain, repair, and build complex dies, jigs, and fixtures while operating various machining equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma and 8 years of experience in Tool & Die making. Experience with Auto-Cad and CNC machinery is essential. This position does not offer relocation assistance and is onsite in Gastonia, NC.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of practical experience in Tool & Die Making.
• Ability to set-up and operate Tool & Die equipment.
• Working knowledge of Auto-Cad for reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and build dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Install and repair die tooling with Progressive Stamping Presses.
• Troubleshoot defects related to tool & die repairs.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

Process Improvements

Attention to Detail

Operating Manual Mills

Operating CNC Equipment

Blueprint Reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

Auto-Cad

CNC Machining Equipment

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Inside the Role

As part of the Gastonia Parts Plant team, you are responsible for operating all Tool & Dye equipment. The candidate for this position will have a passion for process improvements, a keen eye to detail, and love numbers. Leading with the Daimler Values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline is an absolute must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, Repair and Build Dies, Jigs, Fixtures and Detailed Tooling Components
• Install and repair die tooling, working with Progressive Stamping Presses
• Troubleshoot probable causes of defective parts pertaining to tool & die repairs
• Use root-cause failure analysis to make improvements

Basic Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• Documentation substantiating 8 years of practical experience in Tool & Die Making
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to set-up and operate Tool & Die equipment
• Working knowledge of Auto-Cad for reading blue prints and mapping die components
• Must be able to operate Manual Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders and CNC Equipment
• Must be able to set-up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders and CNC machining equipment
• Hands on experience with drill presses, die grinders, air tools and basic tool and die hand tools
• Hands on experience with calipers, micrometer and measurement equipment

Basic Preferred Skills & Experience

• EDM experience
• Technical degree

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gastonia, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Onsite

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.