Tool & Die Maker

NOW HIRING: TOOL AND DIE MAKERS - 2nd Shift 

Location: Grand Rapids             

Department: Tool Room

Hours: 2:45 PM – 1:15 AM - Monday - Thursday 

The chosen candidate would be responsible for running a cell of our custom production machines including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities.

Benefits:

• Fully funded Pension plan
• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on day ONE of employment 
• 401(k) with matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Pension plan, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and more.

Education Requirements:

• Journeyman card or equivalent experience

Competency Requirements:

• Highly technical and creative ability to identify and resolve business issues independently.
• Originates and evaluates work for self and helps others in the organization.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics and all types of precision measuring instruments.
• Knows safe setups and handling of all types of work.
• Design and detail any fixture or tool required.
• Able to answer any technical questions and address all business issues.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have completed required schooling and labor hours required.
• Must have good trouble shooting/problem solving skills.
• Must be able to utilize SolidWorks CAD software.
• Expert knowledge of CNC conversational programming and Esprit CAM software.
• Must be able to build and repair dies, fixtures, and special components working from little or no detailed prints.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrates excellent safety practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 20 lb. floor to waist frequently; 50 l floor to waist.
• Stand all day
• Push/ Pull maximum of 50 lbs. 100 fee
• Trunk Rotation 45 degrees from the midline in both directions 
• Reach less than 18 inches from midline both directions
• Squatting to service machines frequently.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build special equipment as assigned.
• Plans, designs, constructs, or repairs a wide variety of highly intricate and complicated tools, dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and molds to extremely close tolerances.
• Typical work products include combination dies for parts of irregular contour, index milling fixtures, drill jigs with difficult locating or nesting features, and complicated foot press and arbor press tools.
• Perform machining and assembly of prototype work as requested by engineering.
• Work with hook any team to identify and solve problems that are affecting production and repair as needed.
• Perform housekeeping and minor maintenance in assigned areas.
• Follow all established department rules, safety rules, company rules and participate in continuous improvement programs and suggestion program as required.
• Do all paperwork and/or documentation as required.
• Work on special projects as assigned by Department Lead.
• Participate in continuous improvement and suggestion system as required.

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