Description

If you are a forward-thinker interested in a fostering dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a Tool and Die Maker to join our GAL Manufacturing team at Vantage Elevation.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

As a Tool and Die Maker with us, you will get to use blueprints to determine project specifications, set up and operate machine tools, finish, and adjust parts and test tools to ensure quality standards are met. You will also get to make use of your outstanding mechanical and mathematical skills while crafting tools and dies.

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Use sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools, and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency.
• Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, and micrometers
• Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs, and dies
• Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies, and progressive dies.
• File and finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly.
•  Work with team members to solve problems during the production process
• Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications

Qualifications

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of apprenticeship program or trade school diploma program
• Two to five years of experience in tool and die making
• Must be able to stand for shift durations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Excellent visual accuracy
• Experience using CAD

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for New York Based Applicants: $27.00 - $31.00 an hour (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Weekly Pay
• This is an Hourly position with overtime available
• After 90 days, this position will be eligible for benefits through the IBEW, Local 3 Union
• Paid time off is granted as per union contract
• Commuter Benefit
• …and more!

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shift, generally 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Based in Bronx, New York

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.