What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool and Die Maker position at Metalsa?
The Tool and Die Maker at Metalsa ensures the seamless operation and maintenance of tooling and die systems. Candidates must have substantial experience and a deep understanding of tooling processes to join #TeamMetalsa.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain, develop, and build dies.
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawings.
- Address and correct quality concerns in tooling stage operations.
- Implement customer changes (e.g., engineering changes).
- Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, and bad setups.
- Changeover tooling to produce different parts and spot tools for proper metal fits.
- Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage.
- Maintain tooling nitrogen systems, preventative maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.
- Identify tool steels and perform necessary heat treatments.
- Study and maintain die transfer systems, blank feeders, unloaders, and power feeds.
- Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems for proper locating and clamping.
- Safely operate all powered hand tools and moving equipment (including forklifts and cranes).
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of three to five years as a journeyman machinist/tool and die, preferably in automotive.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of die stamping processes, welding tool steels for repairs, and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Certifications: Lockout/Tagout training.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Opportunities for overtime and double-time pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal time, and holidays.
- Disability Coverage: Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Financial Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Retirement: 401(k) company matching.
- Education: Tuition reimbursement program and advancement opportunities.
- Perks: Exclusive discounts.
Join #TeamMetalsa, where your skills and dedication pave the way for a fulfilling career filled with growth, innovation, and significant contributions to a dynamic environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.10 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Tool & die: 3 years (Required)
- Stamping press: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elizabethtown, KY 42701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38
