Tool Maker

Heartland Electric Co.; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off policies

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

And much more.

Job summary

Heartland Electric Co. in Grand Island, NE, seeks a Chief Fabrication to manage tooling operations. Responsibilities include building, repairing, and maintaining dies and fixtures, reading blueprints, and troubleshooting production issues. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and exhibit strong teamwork and attention to detail. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and education assistance.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain dies, molds, jogs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints and CAD files for tooling components.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize production downtime.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Perform precision measurements with instruments like micrometers and calipers.
• Work closely with engineering to improve tooling performance.
• Modify tooling to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Ensure tooling meets required tolerances and standards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Document repairs and maintenance activities.

Skills

Thought Provoking

Loyal

Team Player

Functional Expert

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or better

Job description

Fabrication Division
Chief Fabrication
1119 S Adams
PO Box 2078
Grand Island, NE 68802, USA

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain dies, molds, jogs, fixtures, and tooling used in steel manufacturing operations
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD files to fabricate tooling components.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturing processes.
• Modify existing tooling to improve efficiency, product quality, or safety.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on dies and tooling to extend life and maintain reliability.
• Ensure tooling meets required tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all safety procedures and policies.
• Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off policies
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• High School Diploma or better.

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