Tool & Die Maker

What you'll do:

Responsible for maintaining all plant tooling which includes (but not limited to) molds, dies, jigs, and fixtures. The incumbent will ensure that all related standards with respect to cost, efficiency, personnel, and health and safety are maintained.

• Operates standard machine shop tools and CNC controlled machinery to make tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and machine parts to the blueprint specifications
• Assists Engineering in the design of tools, jigs, fixtures, molds, and machine parts
• Maintains existing and new blueprints
• Uses an Optical Comparator, precision measuring instruments, and other gauging and inspection tools
• Assists Molding Department with mold processing when applicable
• Maintains working knowledge of heat treating all tool steels and their characteristics for their proper use
• Maintains working knowledge of the Rockwell Hardness tester on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Maintains a powered industrial truck license to move molds with forklift, crane, and other mechanical devices
• Follows environmental regulations and waste disposal procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience operating a CNC making tools.
• Experience operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applications must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of LaGrange, NC (50 miles) will be considered for this position.