Experienced Tool and Die Maker
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
What You Will Do:
The Tool and Die Maker in this position plays a vital role in our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with punch press operators, injection mold operators and assembly line technicians to create and/or maintain their tools, to produce quality parts. The role will include planning, design and construction of tools, dies, molds, fixtures and machine components.
Primary Responsibilities:- Plan, design, and create molds.
- Troubleshoot, modify and repair existing molds.
- Perform periodic mold and die maintenance at suggested intervals
- Modify or repair existing tooling and progressive dies.
- Die conversions, for examplepunch or die section change for multiple part configurations.
- Examine previously used dies and tooling components and recommend design modifications regarding construction and functionality for improvement.
- Apply Root Cause Analysis to tooling breakages and premature failure; analyze the problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials.
- Work with outside suppliers and vendors.
Education and Experience:
- 10+ years or more of experience in shop environment.
- High School diploma or equivalent required; advanced training/certification training in tool and die preferred.
- Must have mold design experience.
- Mold flow, CAD/Cam experience a plus.
- Knowledge of metal characteristics and properties including heat-treating
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to prototype parts
- A working knowledge of injection mold machines/press room equipment and machinery.
- A working proficiency using conventional and CNC tool-room equipment and machinery.
- A working proficiency of Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, Hole Popper EDM.
- Demonstrated ability to read and use blueprints.
- Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Thetypicalhiringrangeforthisroleis:
- LevelIII:$34.62-$51.92
- LevelIV:$40.38-$60.58
Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity.
Eligibility Requirements:** MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheU.S.
**** MustbeabletoworkinanITAR-controlled facility,oreligibletoobtainrequiredexportauthorization
** Korry Electronics
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- 401(k) matching
- 12paidholidays
- Minimumofthreeweekspaidtimeoffplusoneweekpaidsicktimetostart
- Comprehensive Medical,Dentaland Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) withgenerouscompanycontribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Shorttermandlongtermdisability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death&dismemberment insurance
- Long-termcareplanoptions
- Prescriptionsafetyshoe&glasses benefit
- Vanpoolsubsidy
- Recognition awards
- Employeereferralbonuses
- EAP(Employee Assistance Program )
isproudtobeanequalopportunityworkplaceandisanaffirmativeactionemployer.
Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofage,race,color,religion,sex,sexual orientation,genderidentityorexpression,medical condition,national origin,marital status,disability,pregnancyorparentalstatus,childbirth,genetic information,ormilitaryandveteranstatus.
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