Tool & Die Maker

Location: Queens Village, NY (Border of Queens & Nassau Counties)

Job Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Industry: Precision Manufacturing / Metal Stamping

• Fabrication & Repair: Construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to very close tolerances.
• Machine Operation: Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts.
• Blueprint Analysis: Study specifications, engineering blueprints, and tool orders to plan work.
• Design & Layout: Draw preliminary sketches; prepare layout and detail drawings.
• Strategy Development: Develop efficient strategies for fabricating designed dies using the most suitable machining resources.
• Quality & Safety: Meet all quality and efficiency expectations while complying with safety regulations and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
  

• Education: Minimum 4 years of high school/vocational school; completion of an apprentice program is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a tool and die environment.
• Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Technical Skills: Ability to interpret engineering specifications, including operative sheets, drawings, and sketches.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to use shop mathematics, including geometric and trigonometric formulas.
• Precision: Experience working with close dimensional tolerances and using all types of precision measuring instruments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.
  

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Comprehensive Medical/Rx Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Tuition Assistance
  

• Conveniently located near all major parkways and expressways.
• Easily accessible via NYC buses, subways, and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR).
• Free Parking for all employees.