Tool & Die Specialist: Precision Dies & Tooling

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

401(k) + match

Well-being programs

Holidays & paid time off

Military leave benefits

and more

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced machinist/tooling technician in the U.S. to plan and perform bench and machining operations for dies, tools, jigs, gauges and fixtures used in high-speed automated assembly equipment.

You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines and grinders, read blueprints, perform die changeovers, and support continuous improvement in tooling and manufacturing processes. Overtime may be required daily and on weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Tool & Die or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required.
• 2+ years hands on Mechanical / Tooling / Manufacturing Experience in an automated industrial environment, stamping or molding fabrication is preferred.
• Proficient at all aspects of precision machining and form grinding.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Possesses manual dexterity and an eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.
• Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs bench and machining operations to repair, alternate or construct dies, tools, jigs, gauges and fixtures.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, grinder, to machine parts and verify conformance to specifications.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or models to determine materials and machines needed.
• Performs die or mold change overs.
• Support and implement continuous improvement within tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Adjusts tools, dies, presses, machines, fixtures to produce parts of required quality.
• Maintains high quality standards and checks with micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and CMM.
• Ensures safety devices are in place and operating.
• Makes sketches of parts to be built.
• Records information on forms/computers for record keeping.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associates degree in Tool & Die or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Milling machine

Grinder

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced machinist/tooling technician in the U.S. to plan and perform bench and machining operations for dies, tools, jigs, gauges and fixtures used in high-speed automated assembly equipment.

You will set up and operate lathes, milling machines and grinders, read blueprints, perform die changeovers, and support continuous improvement in tooling and manufacturing processes. Overtime may be required daily and on weekends.