Tool & Die Technician; Kelso

Company Overview

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with industry‑leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, the company serves motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts, and others with mounting solutions for high‑vibration environments. It manufactures mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, it offers a lifetime warranty on most products.

NPI is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to perform basic setup and/or maintenance of tooling and equipment to support manufacturing. The technician will clean tools after a production order, visually inspect tooling for damage, communicate any tooling issues, and assemble, repair, rebuild, maintain, and store tooling components for die cast and other applications. Tools are inspected and verified using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators and gauges.

The role operates various machine tools such as surface grinders, mills, drill presses, and lathes on machining operations of moderate complexity.

• Disassemble tooling components.
• Accurately assemble tooling.
• Carefully inspect and evaluate tooling components.
• Inspect mechanical components on various machines.
• Efficiently clean and store tooling components.
• Systematically evaluate damage to tooling components.
• Perform surface grinding and setup.
• Set up and locate milling operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• May have varied responsibilities and tasks; other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with company procedures and work instructions.
• Perform work safely and environmentally conscientiously according to company policy.

• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and their functions related to assembly and repair.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify tooling components, such as micrometers, calipers, indicators and gauges.
• Limited knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Working knowledge of surface grinders and various hand tools; ability to use many types of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to be on your feet up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to routinely lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use shop mathematics.
• Ability to learn general computer skills.

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Tool and Die Technician preferred.

$26.00 – $32.00

• Employer‑paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 69.33 hours of PTO (up to 3 weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match, fully vested, no waiting period.
• Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings.
• Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees.
• RAM Mounts product discounts.

Position Status:
Full Time

Position Location:

On‑Site

NPI maintains a drug‑free workplace policy and conducts pre‑employment testing in compliance with Washington SB 5123.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Manufacturing