Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- Thomasville, Georgia

Check-Mate Manufacturing offers competitive pay and benefits

(United States Citizens Only-No Sponsor ships Available)

Check-Mate Manufacturing has an openings position for Tool and Die Maker. This position reports to the Tooling Manager. The Tool and Die Maker has a Journeymen license or has completed a formal apprenticeship program. The Tool and Die Maker builds, repairs, and maintains dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance with customer and/or company specifications per control plans. The role includes 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.

The Tool and Die Maker maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

US Citizens and Green Card Holders Only.

• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, etc.; 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
• Ability to 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 education or trade school diploma program
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally Preferred
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, and EDM Plus

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and long-term disability