Tool & Die Maker: Precision Die Repair & Prototyping

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Excellent benefits package

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to repair and build dies and prototypes. You will operate tool room machinery to finish precision details used to repair and maintain dies, and assist in die troubleshooting at the press.

Weekend shift is Mon-Sun 6:00AM–6:30PM with a $2.50/hour differential. Ideal candidates have an AA or equivalent and at least five years of progressive dies and tools experience, with CAD/CAM experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree... AA required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive dies and tools experience.
• CAD/CAM: Ability to work with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Communication: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Self-Management: Ability to be self-directed to solve issues and work independently. Display a high level of initiative and effort.
• Creative and Innovative Thinking: Ability to experiment with new ideas, methodologies, and procedures.
• Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with other technicians, employees, and vendors.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Select, dress, set up, and use grinding wheels for surface grinding, and form grinding.
• Perform die maintenance such as cleaning, inspection, sharpening, and preventive maintenance.
• Machine parts by using lathe, mill, drill press, and other typical shop equipment.
• Confirm assembly by verifying dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.

Skills

Dies experience

Machining

Communication

Self-management

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to repair and build dies and prototypes. You will operate tool room machinery to finish precision details used to repair and maintain dies, and assist in die troubleshooting at the press.

Weekend shift is Mon-Sun 6:00AM–6:30PM with a $2.50/hour differential. Ideal candidates have an AA or equivalent and at least five years of progressive dies and tools experience, with CAD/CAM experience a plus.