Job Description

Tool and Die Maker

Shift: 1nd shift (6am-4:30pm)

4 Day work week (Monday-Thursday)

$30+ per hour, based on experience

Paid Vacation

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tool and Die Maker to join our manufacturing team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining tooling equipment, supporting production through efficient die setup and maintenance, and contributing to the overall quality and performance of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tool & Die Specific Duties:

• Maintain, repair, and build dies, fixtures, and tooling components to print specifications.
• Sharpen, shim, and heat-treat cutting tools to required tolerances.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM.
• Diagnose die and tooling issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support die changes, press set-ups, and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Design and develop new tools and gages or refurbish existing tooling.
• Lace/start strips and perform first/last piece evaluations per SOPs.
• Create Tool Repair Tags (TRT) and follow process control procedures

Machining & Quality:

• Produce precision components with tight tolerances:

  • Lathe/Mill
  • Surface/Cylindrical Grinder
  • Drill Press
  • Power Saw
• Conduct inspections using micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, etc.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity standards

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Forklift and crane license (or willingness to obtain)
• Authorized for Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with SolidWorks (Sheet Metal & Fundamentals)
• Troubleshooting stamping operations
• TIG welding skills
• Basic to advanced understanding of GD&T
• Exposure to lean manufacturing (including Tier 1 & Tier 2 Lean Daily Management)
• Familiarity with quality control processes and inspection tools
• ERP systems knowledge

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication and teamwork
• Customer and quality focus
• Time management and multitasking ability
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset
• Safety-first attitude and adherence to 5S standards

Working Conditions:

• Regular walking, bending, standing, lifting, reaching
• Exposure to machinery and seasonal temperature changes
• Must adhere to safety rules and report incidents per company policy

Why Join Us?

At New Standard Corporation, we value craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and a strong team culture. This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performance manufacturing environment while expanding your skill set in a fast-paced, rewarding industry.

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