Tool & Die Technician

Fives DyAG Corp.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fives Group in Kentucky is seeking a Tool Maker to join the Tooling department. You will perform preventive maintenance, adjust molds, and optimize tooling while following safety and quality standards.

Candidates should read technical drawings, work with calipers and gauges, and participate in basic machining. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork, and adherence to internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience with tooling and mold maintenance.
• Ability to read specifications and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and adjust tools, fixtures, and molds.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tools and workspace.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds.
• Control inventory log of tools, tooling components, and molds.
• Execute basic machining and bench fitting as required.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Toolmaking

Technical drawings

Metrology

Mold technology

Inventory management

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Blueprints

Job description

About Fives Group

Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. Fives has achieved sales of over $2.5 billion with a team of over 9000 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries.

Fives Group is seeking a Tool Maker.

Summary Description

Operate within the Tooling department, executing preventive maintenance, adjustments, and optimization of molds while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Requires proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, machinery catalogs, equipment manuals, and control panels, alongside performing other related tasks inherent to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling, disassembling, and adjusting tools, fixtures, and molds.
• Maintain cleanliness, preservation, and organization of tools and the work environment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds.
• Sort, identify, and store tools in strict compliance with internal procedures.
• Control the inventory log (in/out flow) of tools, tooling components, and molds for each department.
• Execute basic machining, finishing, and bench fitting tasks as required.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards (HSEQ regulations).
• Consistently and correctly utilize mandatory PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the functions

Technical Core Competencies

• Toolmaking expertise: Solid knowledge of tool & die making, mechanical engineering, and industrial maintenance.
• Technical drawings: Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and technical schematics.
• Metrology: Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Advanced mold technology: Comprehensive experience with hot runner systems, torpedo nozzles, and complex cooling systems.
• Inventory management: Proven ability in tool tracking, mold organization, and storage control.

Behavioral Profile & Soft Skills

• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proactivity and hands-on problem-solving.
• Teamwork and collaborative mindset.
• Accountability and deep commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Hired employees will receive great benefits along with an extremely competitive compensation package.

• Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Holidays, Personal Time Off and 401K & IRA and more.