Tool and Die Maker

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Tool and Die Maker

If you’re an experienced CNC Machinist looking to expand your skills and grow into a Tool and Die Maker role, Quality Tool has an exciting opportunity for you.

Quality Tool is a precision metal fabricator and machining manufacturer seeking a reliable, motivated, and team-oriented Machinist with the aptitude and drive to become a Tool and Die Maker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and repair punch press tooling, including compound and progressive dies
• Assemble and test complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment
• Support production needs through CNC machining as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong CNC machining experience
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Interest in learning and growing into Tool & Die work
• Commitment to quality and teamwork

This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Machinist who wants to broaden their expertise and advance into Tool and Die making within a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Attain safety, quality, and productivity goals.

· Complete the operations described in the Work Order and per Tool and Die Work Instructions.

· Organize and determine layout procedures, work sequences and lay out material components for machining operations.

· Plans the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

· Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to Company ISO and Quality standards.

· Determines specifications for inspection work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining.

· Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Use hand tools of the trade.

· Perform CNC machining operations in a Tool room and Production environment.

· Fits and assembles jigs a, fixtures, tools and dies.

· Sets up, runs off, and tests dies to produce a product to specification, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting them.

· Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints and files in orderly fashion.

· Work with engineering, providing input to manufacturing capability on new parts.

· Other duties as assigned or as required, meeting customer or business needs.

· Responsible for Programming and installing programs into vertical mills.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

· Strong attention to detail and workmanship.

· Previous experience with Programming software (I.e. Gibbscam, Esprit).

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions or from the parts to be copied or fitted.

· Ability to operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, etc.

· High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and minuscule control and delicate touch are required.

· Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

· Knowledge concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals and the application of mathematics and dimensions to precision machining and stamping.

· Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

· Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a machine shop environment.

· Good judgment and decision-making skills.

· Good attendance and punctuality and willingness to work overtime as needed.

· Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.

Required Education and Experience:

· High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

· Associate Degree or apprenticeship in Tool and Die or equivalent experience preferred.

· Minimum of 6 years of experience making and repairing progressive dies preferred.

· 3-5 years of CNC Machining experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

· Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Paid Holidays

· Short-Term Disability

· Long -Term Disability

· Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• CNC Machining : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brookings, SD 57006 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27