Tool & Die Technician 2nd Shift

La-Z-Boy; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy in Neosho, MO, is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to support a metal stamping operation. You will sharpen tools, set up dies, read blueprints and ensure tooling meets specifications.

Qualified candidates have at least five years' experience in manufacturing, proficiency with blueprints and GD&T, and ideally AutoCAD and EDM tooling. This role offers a stable, union-friendly environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as Tool & Die Technician in a Manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Trade School Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen cutting tools for 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.
• 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 understanding of GD&T.

Skills

Tool & Die experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Lathe/milling operations

AutoCAD

EDM machinery

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

EDM machinery

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

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

Preferred Requirements

• 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

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: 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.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

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.