Tool & Die Technician (Kelso - Day)

RAM Mounts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

PTO (3 weeks + tenure)

401k with employer match

Parental leave

Catered lunch events

RAM Mounts product discounts

Job summary

RAM Mounts in Washington state is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to perform basic setup and maintenance of tooling and equipment to support manufacturing. After a production order, responsibilities include cleaning tools, inspecting tooling for damage, and assembling, repairing, and storing tooling components for die cast and other tooling applications.

The role requires using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges, and working with surface grinders,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years Tool & Die experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and perform precision inspections.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble tooling components.
• Assemble tooling accurately and inspect components.
• Inspect mechanical components on various machines.
• Clean and store tooling components after use.
• Evaluate damage to tooling components and document issues.
• Set up surface grinders and milling operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow procedures.

Skills

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Machining tools

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy objects

Shop math

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3–5 years Tool & Die experience (preferred)

Tools

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Lathes

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Gages

Job description

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts, and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Summary

NPI is currently seeking a Tool & Die Technician to perform basic setup and/or maintenance of tooling and equipment in order to support manufacturing. After a production order is complete, responsible for cleaning the tools, visually inspecting the tooling for any damage, communicating any tooling issues. Assemble, repair, rebuild, maintain, clean and storage of tooling components for die cast and other tooling applications. Inspect and verify tooling components using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gages. Operates alternately more than one type of machine tool such as surface grinders, mills, drill presses, lathes, etc. on machining operations of moderate complexity

Duties And Responsibilities

• Disassemble tooling components.
• Accurate tooling assembly.
• Carefully inspects and evaluates tooling components.
• Inspection of mechanical components on various machines.
• Efficiently clean and store tooling components.
• Systematically evaluates damage to tooling components.
• Surface grinding and setup.
• Milling setup and locating.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• May have varied responsibilities and tasks. Other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with the company procedures and work instructions.
• Perform work in a safe and environmentally conscientious manner according to company policy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and their functions related to assembly, repair.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment to inspect / verify tooling components, such as micrometers, calipers, indicators and gages.
• Limited knowledge of Blue Print reading.
• Working knowledge with surface grinders and various hand tools. Ability to use many types of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to be on your feet up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use shop mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills required (data entry, work orders, or manufacturing systems); ability to learn shop software and documentation systems.

Education

• High School Diploma. GED, or higher preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a Tool and Die Technician preferred, but not required

Hourly Range: $

24.00-$30.00

Benefits

• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 69.33 hours of PTO (up to 3 weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer match, fully vested, no waiting period.
• Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings
• Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees
• RAM Mounts product discounts

Position Status: Full Time

Position Location: On-Site

NPI maintains a drug free workplace policy and conducts pre-employment testing in compliance with Washington SB 5123.