-Journeyman Tool and Die Maker - Relocate Thomasville, GA

Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC is a subsidiary of Check-Mate Industries and is located as a start-up facility in Thomasville, GA. They offer competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistant. The company is looking for a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans.

Requirements

• 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 read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to operate 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 application is 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

Benefits

• 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