Toolmaker

Job Title: Tool & Die Maker

Location: Lexington KY 40511

Duration: Direct Hire/Full time

Shift: This will run Monday-Thursday from 3:24 PM – 1:54 AM. There are lots of opportunities for OT typically and training will be in first shift.

What will you do?

• Plans and performs bench and machining operations to repair, make alterations and construct dies, tools, jigs, gauges, and fixtures used in the manufacture of electrical products.
• Moves die to work bench or work area with powered equipment.
• Trouble shoots and diagnoses problems.
• Refers to blueprints and sketches to obtain tooling requirements.
• Analyzes best method to make repair parts and repairs.
• Disassembles tooling in problem area with hand tools.
• Makes parts by operating machine tools.
• Installs and assembles new parts in tooling.
• Performs such operations as milling, turning, drilling, grinding, sawing, shaping, pressing, and sanding.
• Maintains high degree of quality standards of precision work with close tolerances.
• Checks work with measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and coordinate measuring machine.
• This position is on 2nd shift, but candidate will train on 1st shift.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Tool and Die Certification / Journeyman’s Certificate.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, oral) is required.