Tool and Die - 3rd shift

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured apprentice program to learn the fundamentals of tool and die making.
• Assists Tool and Die Journeymen with machining, assembling, and repairing tools and dies.
• Operates basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Assists in the assembly, testing, and adjustment of tools and dies to meet production requirements. Performs routine checks and minor adjustments.
• Follows all safety regulations and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of training progress, completed tasks, and tool and die maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and mechanical concepts.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commencement of a formal apprenticeship program in Tool & Die Making, or willingness to join such a program.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of manufacturing experience with machine setup and/or tools changing is preferred.
• Welding experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand: often lifting/moving average weight (25-50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material, may be required to lift up to 70lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).