Tool & Die Maker / Machinist 2nd Shift

MPI Products
  • Knox, IN
  • $27.78 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

MPI Engineered Technologies is a leader in precision fineblanking products serving the automotive and industrial markets. We are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker / Machinist – T2 to join our 2nd Shift Tool Room team.Pay & ShiftStarting Pay: $27.78 per hourShift: 2nd ShiftMust already hold a T2 Tool & Die Journey Card to be considered for this position.Position OverviewThe Tool & Die Maker / Machinist is responsible for constructing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying precision dies, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment. This position requires the ability to operate Tool Room machinery, perform equipment setups, read blueprints, and work accurately within tight tolerances.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesFollow all established safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or behaviors to the supervisor.Operate Tool Room machinery, including milling, turning, grinding, drilling, and cutoff equipment.Perform machine and equipment setups.Construct, repair, modify, and maintain new and existing dies, fixtures, gauges, and tooling.Perform die repairs and construct replacement die parts.Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements.Use precision measuring tools and gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.Work consistently within required tolerances, including ±0.0001" when required.Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on Tool Room machinery.Maintain quality standards and complete work accurately and efficiently.Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Policies, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other company requirements.Complete required paperwork and documentation.Maintain productivity and efficiency standards.Communicate effectively with employees and supervisors across shifts.Maintain a clean, safe, neat, and organized work area.Assist with tooling projects and work with Engineering and Manufacturing as needed.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsCurrent T2 Tool & Die Journey Card – required.High school diploma or GED.Experience as a Tool & Die Maker and/or Machinist.Mechanical aptitude.Ability to read and write English.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gauges.Strong math skills, including decimals, fractions, geometry, and basic calculations.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Good communication and teamwork skills.Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.Good attendance and work performance.Preferred QualificationsExperience operating Tool Room machinery.Experience with fineblanking dies and tooling.Experience with milling, turning, grinding, drilling, and other machining equipment.Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry.Experience working with tight precision tolerances.Toolmaker/tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to sit for periods of time when operating equipment.Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials and tooling up to 50 pounds.Ability to lift materials from floor level to approximately 4 feet.Ability to use both hands for lifting, carrying, and operating machinery.Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, works safely, and can produce accurate, quality tooling. The successful candidate will be dependable, organized, willing to work as part of a team, and able to use good judgment when completing Tool Room assignments.If you are a T2 Tool & Die Maker / Machinist looking for a 2nd Shift opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationKnox, IN
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Automotive Engineeringunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Environmental Management Systemsunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Geometryunmatched
  • Grindingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • MPIunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • T-2 / DS2unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
  • Trigonometryunmatched

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