Tool & Die Technician 2nd Shift

2 LZB Manufacturing, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Technician for a metal stamping operation. The role includes sharpening, turning, and finishing die components, plus diagnosing tooling issues and building gauges to specification.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tooling, read blueprints, and can interpret GD&T. High school diploma required; AutoCAD and EDM experience preferred. Position is based in the US with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as Tool & Die Technician in manufacturing.
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Achieve performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen cutting tools for different lathe operations.
• Turn material to specified diameter on lathe.
• Cut outside and inside diameters on material with lathe.
• Cut angles on materials with lathe.
• Machine internal and external threads on material.
• Understand and operate milling machines.
• Understand chemistry, working properties and applications for different types of metal.
• Understand how hardness affects material.
• Apply heat treatments to material to obtain desired hardness.
• Build die sections complete.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair tooling, dies and equipment.
• Calibrate, set up and run machines and equipment.
• Thorough understand of GD&T

Skills

Tool & Die

Blueprints

GD&T

Machining

Lathe & Milling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

EDM machinery

Job description

Job Summary

Service progressive dies for a metal stamping operation. Fabricate fixtures and assemblies for assembly operations.

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sharpen cutting tools for different lathe operations
• Turn material to specified diameter on lathe
• Cut outside and inside diameters on material with lathe
• Cut angles on materials with lathe
• Machine internal and external threads on material
• Understand and operate milling machines
• Understand chemistry, working properties and applications for different types of metal
• Understand how hardness affects material
• Apply heat treatments to material to obtain desired hardness
• Build die sections complete
• Break down and sharpen progressive dies for repair and/or rebuild
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Design, maintain and build gauges, tools, dies and other equipment to specification
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair tooling, dies and equipment
• Calibrate, set up and run machines and equipment
• Thorough understand of GD&T

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience working as Tool & Die Technician in a Manufacturing environment
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Achieve performance standards

PREFERED REQUIRMENTS

• Trade School Certificate
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Set up and operation with EDM machinery

OUR PURPOSE

We are La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives. When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us. We believe in the transformational power of comfort

OUR VALUES

• Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new
• We are results oriented and can-do hard things.
• We do what is right.
• We challenge the status quo.
• Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers
• We ask questions and explore every opportunity.
• We embrace change.
• We test and learn.
• Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family
• We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities.
• We foster an inclusive environment.
• We believe in positive intent.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits for Employees in the US

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental and Basic Life Insurance
• available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La‑Z‑Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day.

If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La‑Z‑Boy.

There are chairs that need to be filled at La‑Z‑Boy. Find out if there’s one for you.

La‑Z‑Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La‑Z‑Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.