Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

Position: Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift - $1,500 Sign-On Retention Bonus
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
* we come together*,
* we always look for a better way*, and
* we create possibilities*.Tool & Die Maker – Keep Our Stamping Operations Running Strong (1st Shift, LaFayette, GA)    $1,500 Retention Bonus!
Receive $750 after 90 days and $750 after 180 days for staying and growing with our team.

Shift: 1st (6:30am–3:00pm)    Join a team that values your craftsmanship. As a Tool & Die Maker on 1st shift, you’ll keep high volume stamping operations running at peak performance while working with precision tooling, dies, and machining equipment.## ## Position Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift - $1,500 Sign-On Retention Bonus!## ## Location

USA, LaFayette, GA## How You'll Create Possibilities
** What You’ll Do
*** Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot stamping dies of all types
* Diagnose issues in press and implement fast corrective actions
* Disassemble, inspect, polish, and rebuild dies to print
* Run tool room equipment: surface grinders, mills, lathes, CNC machining centers, Wire EDM
* Install and adjust die/tooling components
* Produce or restore components to tight tolerances
* Communicate tooling needs with operators and supervisors
* Maintain PM documentation, follow safety & 5S, and support production## What You'll Bring to Our Team
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* What You Bring:

*** 2+ years Tool & Die or stamping die maintenance experience
* Ability to read blueprints and complex die drawings
* Manual and CNC machining experience preferred
* Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
* Experience with progressive or transfer dies is a plus
** Preferred:*
* * CAD/CAM, Solid Works, CNC programming, EDM experience, apprenticeship background
** Also looking for the following capabilities / qualifications in addition to tooling
*** Set up and operate
** Wire EDM machines
** to cut precision parts according to engineering drawings and specifications
* Program or edit programs using machine controls or CAM software as needed
* ** 2+ years of Wire EDM machining experience
** in a manufacturing or tool & die environment
* Experience with
** precision machining and tight tolerances
*** Ability to read and interpret
** blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T
*** Familiarity with
** CAM programming or EDM machine controls
** is a plus
** Why You’ll Love It:
*** Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) available Day 1
* PTO* Tuition reimbursement
* Appliance discounts
* Career growth in a high‐skill trade##
** Our Culture
** Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that:
Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

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