Tool & Die Maker: Lead Dies, Part Development & Lean Ops

• Perform part development, die tryout, die debug and tuning

Full-Time

Menomonee Falls, WI, US

Pay Range: $28 - $38 per hour

Reich Tool & Design, a Menomonee Falls based, family-owned and operated Tool and Die manufacturer for 60 years is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker. The qualified candidate would report to the Tool & Die Supervisor.

Reich Tool and Design is a true job shop, very clean with a great team culture.

Under the direction of the Toolmaker Supervisor, the Toolmaker is responsible for the coordination of projects on the shop floor; to build or repair most types and sizes of metal stamping dies, prototypes, jigs and fixtures including development, tryout and debug of tools and dies.

This is an 8-hour, in-person, first shift position Monday - Friday with possible overtime based on Company needs. Expected hours are 40 per week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Study, plan and coordinate projects with general supervision
• Work with CNC, Wire, Waterjet and Inspection to coordinate workflow
• Ability to provide solutions during jobs kick-offs and leadership on jobs
• Capable of reviewing job details (before and during) to prevent errors; good decision maker; must frequently improvise
• Coordinate and run multiple jobs
• Perform part development, die tryout, die debug and tuning
• Ability to run all tool room machines
• Strong performance in processing materials through the department, considering departmental workloads
• Coordinate subcontracting and heat treating
• Assume responsibility for dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship
• Ability to develop blanks to print with general supervision
• Strong assembly skills; set-up and run tryout presses and feed lines
• Lead and teach support personnel in the tool & die department
• Perform inspection on first piece, in process, purchased part and finished material and products, ensuring conformance to specifications
• Re-route product for rework
• Update design changes on CAD and submit to design department
• Update all required paperwork and documentation
• Provide leadership in debriefing meetings; giving candid feedback
• Participate in self-directed work teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods
• Assist in development and implementation of procedures and controls to promote efficient lean operations of the organization and ensure the groups follow those procedures and controls
• Able to work overtime when requested to meet the needs of customer timelines
• Comply with all quality, safety and sanitation regulations
• Support the company's quality policy, ISO , ISO 13485, 5S practices, LEAN and world class manufacturing initiatives
• Commits to the corporate goals, mission, and vision
• Regular physical attendance is required
• Travel, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements /Qualifications Necessary:

• High school education or GED
• Knowledge of metallurgy, GD & T, metrology and ability to read blueprints
• Minimum 5-year apprenticeship and five years of practical experience
• Ability to build metal stamping dies, fixtures and prototypes
• Prior project management type experience in leading jobs demonstrating leadership skills
• Knowledge of industry software CAD/CAM
• Intermediate use of Microsoft software and computers in general
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with automotive, aerospace and medical industries
• Prior machining or CNC operation a plus along with a Journey card
• Prior manufacturing experience in a job shop

Post offer drug screen and background check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) with a match
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Refe…