Tool & Die Maker II — Journeyman, Prototyping & PM

generac; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Whitewater, WI is seeking a Tool and Die Maker Journeyman to build machines, maintain tools and dies, and troubleshoot equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery, with responsibilities spanning planning and fabrication of dies, fixtures, and prototypes.

The ideal candidate holds a Journeyman certification, a high school diploma, 5+ years of tool and die experience, and the ability to read drawings and operate CAD tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in tool and die design and making.
• Certified Tool and Die Maker -- Journeyman;

Responsibilities

• Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns. Effectively communicate issues with OEM vendors and outside resources for rapid resolution of issues.
• Perform hands-on training for team members
• Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required.
• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.
• Prioritize, plan and coordinate the team's maintenance activities in absence of Team Leader
• Manages installation of new equipment.
• Establishes Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities based upon manufacturer recommendations.
• Establishes spare parts inventory for new equipment based upon manufacturer recommendations
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Ability to look at problem, identify solution, and implement

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Prioritization

Mechanical and electrical principles

Reading drawings/schematics

Advanced PC knowledge

Training others

Lead complex builds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Tool and Die Maker — Journeyman

Tools

AutoCAD

Mastercam X

Job description

Generac in Whitewater, WI is seeking a Tool and Die Maker Journeyman to build machines, maintain tools and dies, and troubleshoot equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery, with responsibilities spanning planning and fabrication of dies, fixtures, and prototypes.

The ideal candidate holds a Journeyman certification, a high school diploma, 5+ years of tool and die experience, and the ability to read drawings and operate CAD tools.