Tool & Die Builder

Position: Tool & Die Builder 1

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Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative die maintenance in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and complete needed repairs to existing dies.
• Make new parts, grind, mill, lathe, read work orders and die repair sheets.
• Ability to operate manual machining equipment including but not limited to saws, mills, and lathes.
• Measures dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specification, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
• Ability to track and inventory tool room assets including cutters, raw materials and other tooling components.
• Maintains organized work area.
• Supports company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies.
• Assist other workers with specific chores as requested by Tool Room Manager
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's.
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-Out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Education required
• 2+years experience in hands-on Machine shop operations.
• Demonstrates general problem solving skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• General mechanical experience including the ability to work with manual tool room equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• High visual demand and attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as required by business conditions.
• This position is regularly exposed to mechanical moving parts. The job can be oily, dusty and dirty. There is extreme heat in work area during summer months.

Competitive Pay with

Incentives:

Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:

_ 1st Shift : 6:30 a.m.

- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday

• $800 Sign-On Bonus
• Overtime Premium
• $1200 Referral Bonus
• And more!

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount

Our work culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative, and Cutting Edge: thus our work environment is:

Inclusive. We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!

Welcoming. Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!

Safety is part of our culture and always comes first. Health and safety is a top priority with all our roles and locations. We encourage active participation in safety improvement processes/activities such as hazard identification, safety suggestions, safety teams, etc.

D&W is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. D&W is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Packaging & Containers

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