Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a home essentials company in its search for a

2nd and 3rd shifts, Tool and Die Maker. Our Denison, TX, client is a leading supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, and plumbing, among others. This opportunity offers great pay, benefits, room for growth, and a possible incentive for relocation. For immediate consideration, apply today.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Making

• Builds die from complex set of blueprints and builds jigs and fixtures from sketches, part drawings or verbal instructions. Able to design and build needed tooling even without drawings
• Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.
• Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies. 

Repair

• Repairs molds and dies by identifying and correcting problems. Analyzes and troubleshoots die cast molds and progressive dies, assesses problems and repairs accordingly.
• Disassembles and reassembles all types of progressive dies and die cast molds for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Provides support to production area by problem-solving and building tools.
• Instructs Tool Room Apprentices and Jr. Tool Makers

Education and Experience Profile for Sr. Tool and Die Maker

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years Machining/Manufacturing Technologies course completion University/College level.
• Precision Instruments and measuring
• Print reading
• Machining processes and controls
• Quality Control systems and documentation 
• Must have their own tools and tool box
• 15 years Tool Making (progressive die building and repairing) experience
• Completed Apprenticeship or Machining Technologies course completion or equivalent experience required. 

Required Skills Mastery

• Technical/Functional Competencies:
• Able to read complex set of blueprints. Able to recognize and compensate for design flaws while maintaining design intent
• Able to analyze and troubleshoot progressive carbide lamination dies or multi-cavity Die Cast Molds.
• Steps up to lead the team when needed, providing direction to the team when supervisor or Lead is unavailable.
• Must have a complete knowledge of all tool room equipment and procedures. Able to operate 
• Drill presses: drilling, reaming, tapping and c/boring.
• Lathes: complex turning operations, angles, tapers, threading, etc.
• Milling machines: complex milling, slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, speeds and feds, cutter selection, etc.
• Surface grinding: perform complex radius/form grinding, selection of wheels, sine bars, angles and slots, etc.
• precision measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier’s and comparators)
• Knowledge of and ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques as well as TIG.
• Able to solve mathematical equations and problems using geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to operate CNC and Wire EDM machines is desirable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds.

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