URGENT Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading electrical solutions provider, where your skills in tool and die making will shine. This role involves planning, constructing, and maintaining intricate dies and fixtures, ensuring precision and quality in every task. With a focus on innovation and safety, you'll have the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team. Enjoy competitive compensation, including a hiring bonus and shift differential, all while contributing to a company dedicated to employee growth and community support.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in tool and die trade.
• Wire EDM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, and maintain complex multi-station dies.
• Perform intricate machining operations with close tolerances.
• Test dies and suggest improvements during operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman's Card

Tools

CNC Equipment

Lift Trucks

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. Make repair parts or machined items for special orders.
10. Test dies in the tool room press, suggest improvements, and diagnose issues during operation.
11. Prepare complex print programs utilizing advanced math or computer programming languages.
12. Instruct and assist other employees, aid in setting up plant equipment.
13. Report equipment faults, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisors.
14. Maintain safety standards and keep the work area clean and organized.

Compensation and Benefits

Up to $40.00/hr, with a $2.00 shift differential, a $2500 hiring bonus, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman's card or equivalent experience in tool and die trade.
• Minimum 3 years of experience; Wire EDM experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, good organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and lift heavy loads (35 lbs). Experience with lift trucks is preferred.
• Good communication skills and team orientation.

About nVent

nVent is a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, committed to innovation, safety, and community support. We offer diverse career opportunities and value our employees' growth and well-being.