Tool & Die Maker I - Employee-Owned Shop (5am-5pm)

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled tool and die technician for our Kansas City, MO plant. You will read blueprints, set up and run lathes, mills, shapers and grinders, and verify part tolerances while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of tool and die experience, and may prefer a journeyman apprenticeship. Mastercam/SolidWorks experience is a plus and the position runs Friday to Sunday on the day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Journeyman or completed apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of verifiable tool and die experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English for safety and instruction.
• Mastercam and SolidWorks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications and blueprints to determine materials and machines needed.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
• Measure and mark stock; verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Heat treat tools or parts and inspect finished dies and tooling.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues to ensure quality parts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop math

English language

Reading/writing comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a skilled tool and die technician for our Kansas City, MO plant. You will read blueprints, set up and run lathes, mills, shapers and grinders, and verify part tolerances while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of tool and die experience, and may prefer a journeyman apprenticeship. Mastercam/SolidWorks experience is a plus and the position runs Friday to Sunday on the day shift.