Tool & Die Maker Sr

Elkay Manufacturing Corporation

Lumberton (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in the United States is seeking a Senior Tool & Die Maker to lay out metal stock, set up CNC machines and manual equipment, and fit and assemble parts to manufacture and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. You will troubleshoot tooling and support process improvements.

The role requires a Tool & Die Associate’s Degree or Journeyman certification and CNC machining experience, with strong blueprint reading and precision measuring skills to

Qualifications

Must have Blueprint reading and precision measuring tool knowledge.
Requires CNC machining experience and ability to troubleshoot tooling.
Familiarity with machining processes and quality inspection is essential.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints/specifications and visualize die, part, or tool.
Set up and operate machines to machine parts.
Inspect dies for smoothness and contour conformity.
Design tools, jigs, fixtures, and templates for work aids.
Support process improvements and repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting tooling

Process improvements

Quality inspection

Education

Tool & Die Associate’s Degree or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Drill press

Job description

Tool & Die Maker Sr

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.

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.

Key Accountabilities

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.
Smooth 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.

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