Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

Core Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, jigs, and specialized tooling used in alternator manufacturing
• Troubleshoot highly complex, proprietary machinery and custom-built equipment unique to Generac operations
• Diagnose root causes related to alignment, tolerance stack-up, wear, vibration, heat, and mechanical interaction
• Independently redesign and rework machine assemblies or components when standard repairs are insufficient
• Perform precision fitting, grinding, machining, and hand work to extremely tight tolerances
• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders
• Manufacture replacement parts and custom components using prints, sketches, measurements, or reverse engineering
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and engineering intent to ensure functional accuracy
• Take full ownership of tooling and machine performance within assigned manufacturing areas
• Proactively identify chronic equipment issues and lead permanent corrective actions
• Design and implement improvements that increase uptime, reduce scrap, and improve process stability
• Challenge existing designs and processes, proposing innovative mechanical solutions without reliance on external support
• Support new product introductions and process changes by designing or modifying tooling and machine components
• Provide expert-level guidance to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production when complex mechanical decisions are required

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of Tool & Die Maker, toolroom, or precision machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and proprietary equipment
• Proven capability to redesign and fabricate machine components with little or no assistance
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or completed apprenticeship
• Experience supporting alternator, motor, or other rotating equipment manufacturing
• Background in automated or semi-automated assembly processes
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement or equipment reliability initiatives

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work at machines for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle precision components safely
• Comfortable working around machining equipment, rotating machinery, oils, coolants, and metal chips

What Success Looks Like at Beaver Dam

• Proprietary alternator production equipment operates with high reliability and repeatability
• Cronic tooling and machine issues are eliminated through effective redesign, not temporary fixes
• Continuous improvement efforts result in measurable gains in uptime, quality, and throughput
• The Tool & Die Maker is trusted as a primary technical problem-solver and improvement leader