Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- Thomasville, Georgia

About the role

Check-Mate Manufacturing is seeking a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker. This position reports to the Tooling Manager and requires a Journeymen license or completion of a formal apprenticeship program. The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining dies, fixtures, and other tooling.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
• Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• General knowledge of tool and die design including various tool steels/carbides and their application.
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Able to work without supervision and lead small teams as required.
• Able to work with appropriate outside vendors.
• Able to train and develop apprentices.
• Able to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally.

Skills

• 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 setup a plus.
• General knowledge of tool and die design including various tool steels/carbides and their application (plus).

Benefits

• Excellent compensation packages.
• 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.

Pay

Compensation details are competitive.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on production needs.