Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI. The core hours are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Responsibilities

The Tool & Die Maker will be responsible for fabricating and maintaining site tooling including but not limited to molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and material handling tools.

• Fabricate, assemble, inspect and troubleshoot molds, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype parts, machine parts, material handling equipment, and simple machines per engineering- and tool design specifications.
• Perform gauge and fixture compliance inspection requiring measurement of critical features outlined on a master print, recording measurements onto the fixture qualification report, and any additional information into the quality compliance database.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance of dies, molds, fixtures, gauges, material handling equipment, and simple machines making improvement recommendations as necessary.
• Work form tool requests, prints, sketches, sample parts, or verbal instructions and will utilize technical manuals, a machinery handbook, or general literature to determine machine speeds and feeds, proper clearances, and heat treat data.
• Inspect your work with the use of precision instruments including but not limited to micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, sine bars, jo-blocks, surface plates dial indicators, visual comparators, and CMM equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes to move tool, dies, molds, and general materials.
• Occasionally estimate jobs and prepare material lists including making recommendations in the design of new tooling and for modification of existing tooling to increase the reliability and performance of the tool.
• Assist maintenance personnel in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, will adhere to all facility environmental, health & safety guidelines, will encourage communication and participate with co-workers to further identify, reduce and eliminate potential hazards.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, a five-year apprenticeship for a Tool & Die Maker consisting of 576 hours of vocational instruction and 10,400 hours of on-the-job training with a Journeyman’s Toolmaker Certification, and minimum one (1) year experience operating standard machine shop tools and CNC controlled equipment.

Preferred qualifications include minimum one (1) year of experience working with Autodesk CAD software.

Skills

• Ability to be flexible in work environment and perform multiple job functions within Department.
• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel, and other applications such as SAP.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to walk/stand for an 8 hours shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 48lbs and push/pull 48 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work, including:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $40.50 per hour. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

The hours for this shift are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.