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Tool and Die Maker- 2nd Shift

AT Eaton
Eaton

Tool and Die Maker- 2nd Shift

Fayetteville, NC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Tool and Die Maker- 2nd Shift to join our team in Fayetteville, NC!

Shift Hours: 2:30 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Friday.

The hourly range for this position is $23.58 - $27.74 per hour + $1/hr shift premium.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Tool and Die Maker will layout, construct, alter and repair a variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances. Read and interpret blueprints and drawings or follow specific instructions and drawings. Setup and operate a variety of machine shop tools and equipment. Perform necessary hand operations such as filing, fitting and scraping. Have knowledge of metallurgy, metal properties and heat treating. Perform development work and difficult tool room machining operations. Work out mechanism details, fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Assist with equipment startup after installation and correction of problems relating to equipment.

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In this function you will:

  • Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as drill presses, lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine metal work pieces, analyze specifications and determine tooling by applying knowledge of metal properties, machining, and shop mathematics.
  • Analyze drawings or layout on work piece to visualize machining required and plan sequence of operations. Measure, mark, and scribe work piece to layout for machining.
  • Select proper method of securing. Utilizing clamps, chucks, vises, fixtures, shims, etc...
  • Verify work piece position with instruments such as surface and height gauges and dial indicators.
  • Select feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut and cutting tools.
  • Verify conformance of machines, and / or work piece to specifications.
  • Make-to-suit complex drill jigs, holding fixtures, and templates
  • Assist in maintaining tool room equipment.
  • Assess, build, and repair damage to steel fabrication tooling, dies and other Steel Shop equipment.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
• 1 year of experience building and/or repairing sheet metal stamping dies/tools
• Experience using knee mills, engine lathes, OR surface grinders to build components
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and associated Blueprint reading
• Experience working with AutoCAD or other 2D or 3D drawing software
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Fayetteville, NC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in CNC machining or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience with operating a variety of manual machines (lathes, mills, jig bore, grinders)
• Experience with heat treating tool steel

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Client-provided location(s): Fayetteville, NC, USA
Job ID: Eaton-34047Fayetteville
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)