Journeyman Tool and Die Maker (2nd shift) - Relocate Thomasville, GA
Company: Check-Mate Industries
Location: Meriden
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC is a subsidiary of Check-Mate
Industries and is located as a start-up facility in Thomasville,
GA. Over the past 40 years, Check-Mate has proven to be the winning
move for hundreds of customers in a diverse range of industries
including aerospace, automotive, firearms, cosmetics, and medical
industries. The unsurpassed customer service of the company has
long been recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die,
stampings and assemblies. Whether producing high-precision tools
and progressive dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from
healthcare to personal security products, Check-Mate out-thinks,
out-maneuvers, and out-performs its competition.Check-Mate
Manufacturing offers competitive pay, benefits and relocation
assistant.JOURNEYMAN TOOL & DIE MAKERUnited States Citizens
Only-(No Sponsorships Available)(Must present Journeymans card at
time of interview)Check-Mate Manufacturing has openings position
for Tool and Die Maker. This position reporting to the Tooling
Manager, the Tool and Die Maker has a Journeymen license or has
completed formal apprenticeship program. Tool and Die Maker builds,
repairs, and maintains: dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in
conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control
plans. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, set up and
operate machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to makes and
repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and
machinists' hand tools. Maintains a safe working environment by
ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations. US
Citizens and Green Card Holders. This Position requires relocation
to Thomasville, GA. $5,000 relocation assistance.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Includes, but may not be limited to the following
Tool and die maker conduct test runs
with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet
specifications; makes adjustments as necessary.Tool and die maker
cuts, shapes, and trims blanks or blocks to specified lengths or
shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules and hand tools.Tool
and die maker files, grinds, shims, and adjusts different parts to
properly fit them together.Tool and die maker fit and assembles
parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools,
using machine tools and hand tools.Tool and die maker inspect
finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.Tool
and die maker lifts, positions, and secures machined parts on
surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or
angle plates.Tool and die maker measures, marks, and scribes metal
or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as
protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.Tool and die maker
select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based
on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.Tool and die
maker set up and operates conventional or computer numerically
controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and
grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to
prescribed dimensions and finishes.Tool and die maker set up and
operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for
assembly.Tool and die maker smooths and polishes flat and contoured
surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files,
emery cloths, or power grinders.Tool and die maker studies
blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences
of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.Tool and
die maker verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished
parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring
instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial
indicators.Tool and die maker visualize and computes dimensions,
sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on
specifications.Tool and die maker casts plastic tools or parts, or
tungsten-carbide cutting tips, using pre-made molds.Tool and die
maker designs jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in
the fabrication of parts or products.Tool and die maker develop and
designs new tools and dies, using computer-aided design
software.Tool and die maker set pyrometer controls of heat-treating
furnaces, and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into
furnaces to harden.Skills and Competencies
Tool and die maker ability to read
tool and die designs and printsTool and die maker basic shop math
and trigonometry Tool and die maker ability to use precise
measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks,
dial indicators, etc.Tool and die maker ability to operate all
standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill
presses, surface grinders, lathes, etc. CNC machine set up a
plusTool and die maker must have strong analytical and
troubleshooting skillsTool and die maker general knowledge of tool
and die design including various tool steels/carbides and their
application is a plusTool and die maker able to work independently
and be self-motivatedTool and die maker must be able to work
without supervision and lead small teams as requiredTool and die
maker ability to work with appropriate outside vendorsTool and die
maker ability to train and develop apprenticesTool and die maker
ability to communicate well with othersSafety, Health,
Environmental (SH&E)
Tool and die maker ability to
manually operate tool room machineryTool and die maker ability to
access tooling both in and out of machines to troubleshoot
problemsTool and die maker support and comply with all procedures
and work instructions.Tool and die maker must observe all safety
regulations to ensure employees own safety as well as the safety of
others. Support a safe and healthy work environment that is free of
recognized hazards for all employees, contractors and visitors.Tool
and die maker cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies,
such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.Tool and die
maker know and follow all applicable SH&E Policies and
Procedures.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
education or trade school diploma programJourneyman Tool & Die
Maker and/ or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced
manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of
on-the-job training5 years experience in the trade; emphasis on
small precision stampings from progressive diesAn ability to
communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
(Preferred)Knowledge/ experience with of AutoCAD, Solid works, and
EDM (a PlusBENEFITS
Excellent compensation
packagesMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and long-term
disability12 Days PTO and 10 Holidays401k participation after 1
yearTraining and Development OpportunitiesAnnual COLA in
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