Tool & Die Maker

About the role

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, gauges, jigs, and production equipment used in gear manufacturing processes.
• Manufacture precision components utilizing manual and CNC machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, EDM equipment, and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, and equipment issues impacting safety, quality, productivity, or delivery performance.
• Support gear-cutting operations by maintaining tooling used for hobbing, shaping, broaching, turning, grinding, heat treat, and assembly processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to implement tooling improvements that enhance throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and process specifications.
• Inspect and verify tooling and machined components using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on tooling and tool room equipment.
• Fabricate replacement components and emergency repair parts to minimize production downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to tooling failures and quality concerns.
• Maintain tooling records, repair documentation, and inventory control systems.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 80/20, continuous improvement, and workplace organization initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.

  Requirements

  • Experience in gear manufacturing, power transmission, precision machining, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
  • CNC programming and setup experience.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software.
  • Knowledge of gear manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaping, grinding, broaching, and assembly.
  • Welding, fabrication, and machine repair experience.
  • Leverage Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
  • Strong machining and fabrication capabilities.
  • Knowledge of gear manufacturing tolerances and precision quality standards.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to production demands.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Completion of a Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship and possession of Journeyman certification.
  • Minimum 5 years of tool room, machining, or tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
  • Experience operating manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
  • Strong understanding of machining practices, cutting tools, tool steels, and heat treatment processes.
  • Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Lifting up to a maximum of 35 lbs.
  • Bending and lifting at the knees.
  • Frequent twisting at waist and shoulder levels.
  • Standing continuously.
  • Frequent reaching out in front of body.
  • Sustained physical effort.
  • Safety glasses with permanent side shields.
  • Steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Other PPE as required.
  • Continuous mental/visual attention.
  • Visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity required for precision assembly, measurement, and machining tasks.
  • Able to safely operate machine tools, cranes, and material handling equipment.
  • Working conditions typical manufacturing setting with moveable, mechanical parts and/or equipment.
  • May be somewhat disagreeable due to frequency of vibration (due to volume of parts) and exposure to higher-than-normal dust levels.

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Completion of a Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship and possession of Journeyman certification.
    • Experience in gear manufacturing, power transmission, precision machining, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
    • CNC programming and setup experience.
    • Experience with CAD/CAM software.
    • Knowledge of gear manufacturing processes including hobbing, shaping, grinding, broaching, and assembly.
    • Welding, fabrication, and machine repair experience.
    • Leverage Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
    • Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
    • Strong machining and fabrication capabilities.
    • Knowledge of gear manufacturing tolerances and precision quality standards.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to production demands.
    • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
    • Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
    • Physical Requirements: Lifting up to a maximum of 35 lbs., bending and lifting at the knees, frequent twisting at waist and shoulder levels, standing continuously, frequent reaching out in front of body, sustained physical effort, wearing safety glasses with permanent side shields, steel-toed safety shoes, wearing other PPE as required, continuous mental/visual attention, visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure they meet specifications, manual dexterity required for precision assembly, measurement, and machining tasks, able to safely operate machine tools, cranes, and material handling equipment.
    • Working Conditions: Typical manufacturing setting with moveable, mechanical parts and/or equipment, may be somewhat disagreeable due to frequency of vibration (due to volume of parts) and exposure to higher-than-normal dust levels.

    Skills

    • Tool & Die Maker Certification.
    • CNC Programming.
    • CAD/CAM Software.
    • Gear Manufacturing Processes.
    • Machining Practices.
    • Quality Standards.
    • Problem Solving.
    • Attention to Detail.
    • Physical Strength.
    • Manual Dexterity.
    • Machine Operation.
    • Teamwork.
    • Communication.
    • Quality Assurance.
    • Continuous Improvement.
    • Lean Manufacturing.
    • Workplace Organization.
    • Safety Procedures.
    • Equipment Maintenance.
    • Root Cause Analysis.
    • Corrective Actions.
    • Inventory Management.
    • Preventive Maintenance.
    • Emergency Repair.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation.
    • Project Prioritization.
    • Production Demand Response.
    • Quality Inspection.
    • Blueprint Reading.
    • GD&T Interpretation.
    • Inspection Instruments.
    • Repair Documentation.
    • Tool Room Equipment.
    • Machine Tools.
    • Drill Presses.
    • Grinders.
    • Mills.
    • Lathes.
    • EDM Equipment.
    • Indicators.
    • Bore Gauges.
    • CMM Equipment.
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
    • PPE Requirements.
    • Machine Guarding.
    • Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
    • Lean Manufacturing Practices.
    • Workplace Organization Initiatives.
    • Safety Procedures Compliance.
    • Equipment Maintenance Tasks.
    • Root Cause Analysis Activities.
    • Corrective Action Activities.
    • Inventory Control Systems.
    • Preventive Maintenance Tasks.
    • Emergency Repair Tasks.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation Strategies.
    • Project Prioritization Techniques.
    • Production Demand Response Strategies.
    • Quality Inspection Methods.
    • Blueprint Reading Skills.
    • GD&T Interpretation Skills.
    • Inspection Instrument Usage.
    • Repair Documentation Maintenance.
    • Tool Room Equipment Maintenance.
    • Machine Tool Operation.
    • Drill Press Operation.
    • Grinder Operation.
    • Mill Operation.
    • Lathe Operation.
    • EDM Equipment Operation.
    • Indicator Operation.
    • Bore Gauge Operation.
    • CMM Equipment Operation.
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedure Compliance.
    • PPE Requirement Compliance.
    • Machine Guarding Compliance.
    • Continuous Improvement Initiative Participation.
    • Lean Manufacturing Practice Implementation.
    • Workplace Organization Initiative Participation.
    • Safety Procedure Compliance.
    • Equipment Maintenance Task Execution.
    • Root Cause Analysis Activity Participation.
    • Corrective Action Activity Participation.
    • Inventory Control System Maintenance.
    • Preventive Maintenance Task Execution.
    • Emergency Repair Task Execution.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation Strategy Application.
    • Project Prioritization Technique Utilization.
    • Production Demand Response Strategy Utilization.
    • Quality Inspection Method Application.
    • Blueprint Reading Skill Application.
    • GD&T Interpretation Skill Application.
    • Inspection Instrument Usage Application.
    • Repair Documentation Maintenance Application.
    • Tool Room Equipment Maintenance Application.
    • Machine Tool Operation Application.
    • Drill Press Operation Application.
    • Grinder Operation Application.
    • Mill Operation Application.
    • Lathe Operation Application.
    • EDM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Indicator Operation Application.
    • Bore Gauge Operation Application.
    • CMM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedure Compliance Application.
    • PPE Requirement Compliance Application.
    • Machine Guarding Compliance Application.
    • Continuous Improvement Initiative Participation Application.
    • Lean Manufacturing Practice Implementation Application.
    • Workplace Organization Initiative Participation Application.
    • Safety Procedure Compliance Application.
    • Equipment Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Root Cause Analysis Activity Participation Application.
    • Corrective Action Activity Participation Application.
    • Inventory Control System Maintenance Application.
    • Preventive Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Emergency Repair Task Execution Application.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation Strategy Application.
    • Project Prioritization Technique Utilization Application.
    • Production Demand Response Strategy Utilization Application.
    • Quality Inspection Method Application.
    • Blueprint Reading Skill Application.
    • GD&T Interpretation Skill Application.
    • Inspection Instrument Usage Application.
    • Repair Documentation Maintenance Application.
    • Tool Room Equipment Maintenance Application.
    • Machine Tool Operation Application.
    • Drill Press Operation Application.
    • Grinder Operation Application.
    • Mill Operation Application.
    • Lathe Operation Application.
    • EDM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Indicator Operation Application.
    • Bore Gauge Operation Application.
    • CMM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedure Compliance Application.
    • PPE Requirement Compliance Application.
    • Machine Guarding Compliance Application.
    • Continuous Improvement Initiative Participation Application.
    • Lean Manufacturing Practice Implementation Application.
    • Workplace Organization Initiative Participation Application.
    • Safety Procedure Compliance Application.
    • Equipment Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Root Cause Analysis Activity Participation Application.
    • Corrective Action Activity Participation Application.
    • Inventory Control System Maintenance Application.
    • Preventive Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Emergency Repair Task Execution Application.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation Strategy Application.
    • Project Prioritization Technique Utilization Application.
    • Production Demand Response Strategy Utilization Application.
    • Quality Inspection Method Application.
    • Blueprint Reading Skill Application.
    • GD&T Interpretation Skill Application.
    • Inspection Instrument Usage Application.
    • Repair Documentation Maintenance Application.
    • Tool Room Equipment Maintenance Application.
    • Machine Tool Operation Application.
    • Drill Press Operation Application.
    • Grinder Operation Application.
    • Mill Operation Application.
    • Lathe Operation Application.
    • EDM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Indicator Operation Application.
    • Bore Gauge Operation Application.
    • CMM Equipment Operation Application.
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedure Compliance Application.
    • PPE Requirement Compliance Application.
    • Machine Guarding Compliance Application.
    • Continuous Improvement Initiative Participation Application.
    • Lean Manufacturing Practice Implementation Application.
    • Workplace Organization Initiative Participation Application.
    • Safety Procedure Compliance Application.
    • Equipment Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Root Cause Analysis Activity Participation Application.
    • Corrective Action Activity Participation Application.
    • Inventory Control System Maintenance Application.
    • Preventive Maintenance Task Execution Application.
    • Emergency Repair Task Execution Application.
    • Production Downtime Mitigation Strategy Application.
    • Project Prioritization Technique Utilization Application.
    • Production Demand Response Strategy Utilization Application.
    • Quality Inspection Method Application.
    • Blueprint Reading Skill Application.
    • GD&T Interpretation Skill Application.
    • Inspection Instrument Usage Application.
    • Repair Documentation Maintenance Application.
    • Tool Room Equipment Maintenance Application.
    • Machine Tool Operation Application.
    • Drill Press Operation Application.
    • Grinder Operation Application.
    • Mill Operation Application.
    • Lathe Operation Application.
    • EDM Equipment Operation Application.