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.