Jobs · Management · Iowa

Tool and Die Maker Machinist

Silgan Containers · Fort Madison, IA · 2 mo ago
Management$34.08/hrFull-time

What We Offer You

  • Starting pay is $34.08 per hour plus on call pay.
  • Consistent wage increases.
  • Quarterly bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3 percent match, HSA after 30 days.
  • Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenex- telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more.
  • Safety glasses reimbursement.
  • Steel toed boots not required.
  • We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed.
  • Room to grow – we promote within.
  • Scheduled 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour per day with occasional overtime.
  • We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.

What You’ll Do

  • Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.
  • Refrurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.
  • Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors and Mechanics in analyzing defective parts, tooling, etc. to determine source of trouble and recommend corrective action to be taken.
  • Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
  • Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery as needed.
  • Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.
  • Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
  • Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, welders, and plasma cutters.
  • Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagout procedures, to protect yourself and others.
  • Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

We Need You To Have

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school with required without experience.
  • A minimum of 2-5 years of machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to use mechanical tools to include measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Ability to operate the required machinery such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
  • Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

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