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Tool and Die Maker
If you’re an experienced CNC Machinist looking to expand your skills and grow into a Tool and Die Maker role, Quality Tool has an exciting opportunity for you.
Quality Tool is a precision metal fabricator and machining manufacturer seeking a reliable, motivated, and team-oriented Machinist with the aptitude and drive to become a Tool and Die Maker.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and repair punch press tooling, including compound and progressive dies
- Assemble and test complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment
- Support production needs through CNC machining as required
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong CNC machining experience
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Interest in learning and growing into Tool & Die work
- Commitment to quality and teamwork
This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Machinist who wants to broaden their expertise and advance into Tool and Die making within a supportive, growth-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Attain safety, quality, and productivity goals.
· Complete the operations described in the Work Order and per Tool and Die Work Instructions.
· Organize and determine layout procedures, work sequences and lay out material components for machining operations.
· Plans the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
· Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to Company ISO and Quality standards.
· Determines specifications for inspection work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining.
· Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Use hand tools of the trade.
· Perform CNC machining operations in a Tool room and Production environment.
· Fits and assembles jigs a, fixtures, tools and dies.
· Sets up, runs off, and tests dies to produce a product to specification, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting them.
· Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints and files in orderly fashion.
· Work with engineering, providing input to manufacturing capability on new parts.
· Other duties as assigned or as required, meeting customer or business needs.
· Responsible for Programming and installing programs into vertical mills.
Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:
· Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
· Previous experience with Programming software (I.e. Gibbscam, Esprit).
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions or from the parts to be copied or fitted.
· Ability to operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, etc.
· High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and minuscule control and delicate touch are required.
· Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.
· Knowledge concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals and the application of mathematics and dimensions to precision machining and stamping.
· Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
· Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a machine shop environment.
· Good judgment and decision-making skills.
· Good attendance and punctuality and willingness to work overtime as needed.
· Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
Required Education and Experience:
· High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
· Associate Degree or apprenticeship in Tool and Die or equivalent experience preferred.
· Minimum of 6 years of experience making and repairing progressive dies preferred.
· 3-5 years of CNC Machining experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
· Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Paid Holidays
· Short-Term Disability
· Long -Term Disability
· Life Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNC Machining : 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brookings, SD 57006 (Required)
Work Location: In person
