Toolmaker I: Dies & Tooling Specialist (CNC)

Leviton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Tool and Die Journeyman to build and repair dies, tooling, and automation components. You will support production by solving problems and repairing tooling safely and to quality standards.

Ideal candidates read engineering drawings, use precision instruments, and work with Mills, Lathes, Grinders including CNC. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Requires HS diploma or equivalent; 3+ years tooling experience and 2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings or blueprints.
• Ability to use precise measuring instruments.
• Ability to perform hot work activities with permit.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assures safety guarding and keeps machine areas 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).
• Makes and repairs cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges.
• Fits, assembles, and troubleshoots dies, molds, and assembly equipment.
• Reports progress to Toolmaker II and Engineering.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Hot work permit

Clear communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical field

Tool and Die Journeyman

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

CNC equipment

Job description

Leviton is seeking a Tool and Die Journeyman to build and repair dies, tooling, and automation components. You will support production by solving problems and repairing tooling safely and to quality standards.

Ideal candidates read engineering drawings, use precision instruments, and work with Mills, Lathes, Grinders including CNC. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Requires HS diploma or equivalent; 3+ years tooling experience and 2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.