Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- Thomasville, Georgia

Check-Mate Manufacturing Offers Competitive Pay And Benefits

JOURNEYMAN TOOL & DIE MAKER

(United States Citizens Only - No Sponsor ships Available)

U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Only.

Check-Mate Manufacturing has an opening position for Tool and Die Maker. This position reports to the Tooling Manager. The Tool and Die Maker should possess a Journeyman license or have completed a formal apprenticeship program. Responsibilities include building, repairing, and maintaining dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance with customer and/or company specifications per control plans. The role involves analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Use of precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Operation of standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes; CNC machine set up a plus
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of tool and die design including various tool steels/carbides and their application is a plus
• Work independently and be self‑motivated
• Ability to work without supervision and lead small teams as required
• Ability to work with appropriate outside vendors
• Ability to train and develop apprentices
• Ability to communicate well with others

• High School Diploma or equivalent or trade school diploma
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on‑the‑job training
• 5 years’ experience in the trade; emphasis on small precision stampings from progressive dies
• Effective communication in English, both written and verbal (preferred)
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, and EDM (a plus)

• Excellent compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑term and Long‑term disability
• 12 days PTO and 10 holidays
• 401(k) participation after 1 year
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual COLA increases
• Relocation assistance

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D