URGENT Tool & Die Maker - 1st shift

nVent; Solon (OH, IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in electrical solutions for over a century. This role offers the opportunity to work on intricate tooling and die projects, ensuring precision and quality in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining complex dies, utilizing your strong troubleshooting and organizational skills. With a supportive culture and diverse growth opportunities, this position is perfect for self-motivated individuals who thrive under minimal supervision. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career and personal life.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Retirement Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Well-being Programs

Relocation Assistance

Hiring Bonus

Qualifications

• Journeyman's card or equivalent experience in tool and die trade required.
• Experience with CNC equipment and Wire EDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, and repair complex multi-station dies and fixtures.
• Perform intricate machining operations on tool room equipment.
• Create repair parts and test dies in the tool room press.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Ability

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman's Card

Tools

CNC Equipment

Wire EDM

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Key job responsibilities

1. Plan, layout, construct, maintain, alter, and repair complicated multi-station progressive, single purpose blanking, piercing and forming dies, as well as a variety of drills, holding and clamping fixtures.
2. Design dies and make or direct the making of detailed drawings.
3. Work from drawings, sketches, samples, written and verbal instructions.
4. Visualize finished job, make necessary mathematical calculations, select allowances for fitting and finishing.
5. Plan, layout, and perform intricate machining operations on tool room equipment involving exacting setups and adjustments to maintain very close tolerances. Experience with CNC equipment is beneficial.
6. Determine repairs required on dies returned to the tool room.
7. Perform emergency repairs to dies in the press department.
8. Perform die grinding, shimming, and replacement of die components.
9. Create repair parts or machined items for special orders.
10. Test dies in the tool room press, suggest improvements, observe operation in production, and diagnose issues.
11. Prepare complex print programs using advanced math or computer programming languages.
12. Instruct and assist other employees, and help set up plant equipment as needed.
13. Report faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
14. Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and organized.

Compensation: Up to $40.00/hr

Hiring Bonus: $2500.00

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman's card or equivalent experience in the tool and die trade (minimum 3 years).
• Wire EDM experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and decision-making ability.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and efficient with minimal supervision.
• Heavy lifting (35 lbs) required; lift truck experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.

We Offer:

• A global company with diverse opportunities to grow and make an impact.
• Leading electrical connection and protection solutions with a history of over 100 years.
• Support for community involvement and philanthropic activities.
• A culture based on core values like innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability.

Benefits:

We provide comprehensive health plans, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, well-being programs, and more to support our employees' lives and careers.