Tool and Die Maker I: Non-Journeyperson

Challenge Manufacturing is looking for a Tool and Die Maker I: Non-Journeyperson to troubleshoot, maintain and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years' experience with an approved trade school or 8 years' experience, and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process
• Analyze specification, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools to make and repair dies
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
• Heat treats tools or parts
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
• Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts
• Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
• Employer 401k Match
• ESOP shares
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenge Incentive Program
• Paid time off