Tool And Die Maker - Setup Technician - 2nd Shift at STOW Group — Adairsville, GA

Tool and die makers are skilled crafters working in a manufacturing industry.

Our Tool and die makers work in production and also run a line.

You’re skilled craftspeople who typically learn their trade through a combination of academic coursework and with substantial period of on-the-job training that is functionally an apprenticeship. You make jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges, machine tools other tools used in manufacturing processes

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of tools and dies
• Design and build tools and jigs using various machines and tools
• Inspect finished tools and dies for accuracy and quality
• Repair and maintain existing tools and dies
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tool/die and roll forming issues
• Ensure that all tools and dies meet safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of tool and die maintenance and repairs
• Set up and install dies in press machines according to specifications
• Set coils on mandrel and feed up and in to die
• Adjust and align dies and roll forming cassettes for optimal operation and product quality
• Conduct trial runs after die setup to ensure proper functioning and output
• Inspect tooling and equipment before and after use to detect defects or wear
• Recommend minor repairs and maintenance on dies and related machinery
• Work closely with machine operators, maintenance staff, and quality control to support production goals
• Troubleshoot die and press problems to minimize downtime
• Operate overhead crane
• You're also responsible for running the production line

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship program or equivalent experience as a maintenance technician, welding technician, tool technician, die maintenance technician
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics
• Experience using various machines and tools, including lathes, grinders, and milling machines
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Proven experience as a Die Setter or similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with stamping presses or other die-based/ production systems
• Ability to read, understand and complete and setup sheets
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Experience overhead crane
• Understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
• Ability to prepare and run complex bend setups and roll forming operations

What do we offer you?

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross Salary
• Tobacco Free Campus
• Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday AM or PM hours available

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