Tool & Die Maker Sr

Elkay; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Educational Reimbursement

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Lumberton, NC is hiring a Tool & Die Maker to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and run CNC and manual machines, inspect parts for accuracy, and contribute to die design and tooling improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Tool & Die degree or journeyman certification, strong blueprint reading, and hands-on experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses. Occasional shift flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Tool & Die Associate’s Degree or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification required.
• CNC machining experience required.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, and machining processes.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and lay out metal stock for dies and tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and manual equipment to manufacture and repair dies and tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and support process improvements.
• Study blueprints, compute dimensions, and plan operation sequences.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure quality.
• Design tools, jigs, fixtures, and templates as work aids.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Manual & CNC machine tools operation

Education

Tool & Die Associate’s Degree

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

Manual machine tools

CNC machines

Job description

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

Job Description

• Analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating CNC machines and manual equipment (mills, lathes, etc.), and fitting and assembling parts to manufacture and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Troubleshoots complex tooling and machining issues, performs precision adjustments, and supports process improvements.
• Studies blueprints or specifications and visualizes shape of die, part, or tool.
• Computes dimensions of assembly and plans sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments, such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, such as band saw, lathes, milling machines, drill press and grinders to machine parts.
• Lifts, positions, and secures machined parts on surface plate or worktable, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Smooths and polishes flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloth, or power grinder.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Fits and assembles parts, using bolts, glue, and other fasteners, and hand tools, such as hammers and wrenches.
• Checks part or tool for hardness using hardness tester.
• Repairs or modifies tools and dies, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Designs tools, jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids.
• Tests die for first hit to ensure quality of part.
• Inspects die for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects by touch or visually, using loupe or microscope.
• Available to work any shift as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Tool & Die Associate’s Degree or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification required.
• CNC machining experience required.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, and machining processes.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling and assist with process improvements and repairs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while performing job duties.
• Ability to use hands for fine manipulation, gripping, and operating hand tools and precision instruments.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils, and metal debris.
• Must be able to visually inspect parts and read precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.