Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- West Babylon​/Long

Check-Mate Manufacturing Offers Competitive Pay And Benefits

Check-Mate Manufacturing has openings position for Tool and Die Maker. This position reports to the Tooling Manager, and the Tool and Die Maker must have a Journeymen license or have 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. Responsibilities include 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 role also ensures a safe working environment by complying with procedures and safety regulations.

United States Citizens or Green Card Holders Only – No Sponsor ships Available

• 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 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 applications (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 (a Plus)

• Excellent compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 12 Days PTO and 10 Holidays
401k participation after 1 year
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Annual COLA increases
• Relocation Assistance

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D