Summary

Designs, lays out and constructs tools, molds and dies by performing the following duties.

**REQUIRED - 10 to 15 years experience in machining or model making, with increasingly complex assignments including design of tools, dies or molds

Technical school training in machining and tooling**

What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Designs a wide variety of tools, molds, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges where only tentative design concepts are available from engineers.  Visualizes completed items to ensure ease of operation and maintenance in manufacturing setting.

Performs development work and difficult tool room machine operations.

Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.

Constructs, alters and repairs tools, molds and dies to very close tolerances.  Heat treats tools or parts.

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances. 

Performs skilled fitting, timing and adjusting.

Makes tool tryouts; diagnoses and corrects problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Who You Are

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

10 to 15 years experience in machining or model making, with increasingly complex assignments including design of tools, dies or molds

Technical school training in machining and tooling

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Basic English language skills

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to visualize completed product

Ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. regularly

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Un-climatized plant environment

Who We Are

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.