Tool & Die Maker - Gastonia, NC

Daimler Truck North America; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to operate and maintain dies, jigs, fixtures and detailed tooling components. You will install die tooling on progressive stamping presses, troubleshoot defects, and apply root-cause failure analysis to drive process improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma and 8 years of hands-on Tool & Die experience, plus reading blueprints with AutoCAD, and operating mills, lathes, surface grinders and CNC equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 8 years of practical Tool & Die experience.
• Ability to set-up and operate Tool & Die equipment.
• Reading blueprints with AutoCAD.

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

Skills

Tool & Die

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

Metrology

Quality inspection

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Manual Mills

Lathes

Surface Grinders

CNC Equipment

Calipers & Micrometer

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.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent.

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.

About Daimler Truck North America

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

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

EEO

Disabled/Veterans 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. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Join Us

Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions- mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more- both within our company and in our offices around the world.