Die Maker

We’re growing fast and looking for a 1st Shift Die Maker to join our team!

This position is responsible for designing, fabricating, assembles, and repairing precision tooling – such as stamping dies, progressive dies, and other molds – used in manufacturing to produce high-volume parts with tight tolerances.

About Us

Join a stable and challenging company founded in 1966 that values precision, innovation, and teamwork. We offer strong benefits and a supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career.

At Fox Valley Tool & Die, Inc., our greatest strength is our people. While we have an extensive array of state-of-the-art, high-tech, computerized machinery, we know that “the machine is only as good as the person behind the wheel!”

We have high expectations of our team members, who are active participants in the total process.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with tool engineers, machinists, inspection, and stamping in the manufacturing, repairing, and maintenance of dies, fixtures, jigs, molds, and gages
• Read and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T specifications to plan tooling construction
• Sets up and operates machine tools to manufacture parts
• Analyzes specifications, set ups, and operation of machine tools, fit and assembly of parts to fabricate and repair dies, fixtures, gages, and molds
• Confirms purchased and machined components are accounted for prior to assembling tools
• Computes dimensions, plan layout, and assembly sequence of machine tools
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of machine tools
• Completes tool try out and corrects problems if necessary
• Ensures stamped parts are made to print specifications consistently
• Trouble shoots problems and recommends improvements of existing tooling
• Develops specifications for general descriptions of specialty tools/ fixtures
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by direct manager
• Capable of lifting at least 20 lbs.
• Supports the company’s quality policy through compliance with the quality management system requirements
  
  

Competencies

• High School Diploma/GED required, Technical degree preferred
• CAD/CAM software preferred
• Proficient math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Blueprint reading skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to operate machine tools
• Proficient understanding of measuring equipment
  
  

Benefit Overview

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonuses
• $30.00-$42.00/ hour, pay is based on experience.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance – Company Paid
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - Company Paid
• 401(k) - Retirement savings plan with safe harbor company match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Life insurance – Company Paid
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  
  

EOE

FVTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Experience

• Die Maker: 1 year (Preferred)