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Die Maker/Hard Tooling - 1st Shift

Empire Screen Printing
Onalaska, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Are you looking to be part of a team with a friendly atmosphere, where you feel like family? Empire is an environmentally sustainable manufacturer that offers a clean, climate-controlled facility with a safety-conscious mentality.

If you're motivated, willing to learn, and take pride in your work, we want you.

There is 1 full-time opening for a Die Maker/Hard Tooling

FIRST SHIFT: Monday- Thursday 5:25am - 3:30pm

ABOUT EMPIRE SCREEN PRINTING:

Empire is a family-owned, award-winning business that prides itself on using environmentally-friendly print methods. Empire is a full-service company in OEM and POP markets, producing overlays, vinyl decals, crystal-line domes, nameplates, magnets, and roll labels, using UV LED and UV screening, digital and flexographic printing.

JOB SUMMARY:

Die-making operators are responsible for building precise die boards to be used throughout our various die-cutting presses. Dies are built based on customer’s unique specifications, variety of materials, and custom shapes. Good candidates has a good eye for detail and ability to read a ruler. Computer proficient in AutoCAD is helpful. We will train the right person.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Computer proficient
  • Solid math and measuring skills; accurately read ruler within .005”
  • Rulers, calculators and calipers are used on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more
  • Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency
  • Must have excellent attendance and work well with others in a cooperative team environment
  • Must have a safety conscious behavior

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Die Cutting and/or Die Making, I-Cutting, and/or hard tool experience
  • Familiarity with blueprint reading
  • Experience with AutoCAD

BENEFITS:

  • Earned paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Incentive program
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Promote from within (opportunities to sign up for open positions in different departments/shifts)
  • 4 ten-hour shifts a week
  • Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

All job candidates should work with well others with minimum supervision, have a team-oriented mindset, the desire to learn/cross-train, attention to detail, have and maintain a positive attitude, and be able to problem solve.

Empire Screen Printing is an equal opportunity employer. At Empire Screen Printing, we are committed to treating all Applicants fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Empire Screen Printing reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based business necessity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.39 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Blueprint reading: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Die Making: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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