Toolmaker I

Leviton; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in North Carolina seeks a skilled Tooling/Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain dies, tooling, and automation components. You will support production by solving problems and repairing tooling safely and to quality standards.

Key tasks include interpreting engineering drawings, setting up mills and lathes (including CNC), making and repairing cutting tools, and assisting in tooling projects. A high school diploma and 3+ years tooling experience preferred; journeyman certification is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Tool and Die Journeyman preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in tooling field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures all safety guarding is in place and areas are clean and organized.
• Interprets tooling specifications, blueprints, and sketches.
• Plans sequence of operations for fabricating components.
• Sets up and operates mills, lathes, grinders (including CNC) and other machining equipment.
• Makes and repairs cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Fits, assembles, and troubleshoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment.
• Takes direction from experienced toolmakers and department manager.
• Analyzes the assignment and proceeds professionally.
• Completes assignments timely and to quality specifications.
• Informs Toolmaker II and Engineering of progress.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Use precise measuring instruments

Hot work permit compliance

Clear communication

Independent and team work

Problem solving

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

English communication (verbal/written)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical field (preferred)

Tool and Die Journeyman (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Responsible for the building and repair of new and existing dies, tooling, and automation components. Responsibilities include providing support to the production departments by assisting in solving problems and repairing existing tooling and automation in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assures all safety guarding is in place and all areas of the machines are clean, neat, and organized
• Interprets tooling specifications, blueprints, and sketches
• Plans sequence of operations for fabricating components
• Sets up and operates mills, lathes, grinders, including CNC controlled, and other machining equipment
• Makes and repairs cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges
• Fits, assembles, and trouble shoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment
• Takes direction from experienced toolmakers and department manager
• Analyzes the assignment and proceeds in a professional, timely manner
• Completes assignments in a timely manner and within proper quality specifications
• Informs Toolmaker II and Engineering of project progress and completion
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to use precise measuring instruments
• Ability to perform hot work activities requiring a hot work permit
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to apply problem solving skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Education & Experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree in a technical field preferred
• Tool and Die Journeyman preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in tooling field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred

Travel

No travel is anticipated

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.