Tool and Die Maker

If you are looking to STEP UP on your professional career, this might be your opportunity to do so! We are seeking a skilled Tool and Die maker to join our team and contribute to a continued success in the industry. With over 15 years in the market and a solid background and reputation, we are committed to Quality, Performance and a Healthy Lifestyle with professional and personal balance.

As a Tool and Die maker Programmer, you will assemble, align, and maintain existing tooling used in production dies; retrieves and files all tooling stored in the Die Stack system; troubleshoots and repairs tooling used in production dies; assists the Engineering Manager in maintaining “on-time” workflow within the department; machines tooling components as required; heat treats tool steel; and performs basic form grinding.

Responsibilities :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Build and understand engineering of all new dies : Progressive, Draw, CI, etc.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment with minimal or no supervision
• Work cohesively with production department and die shop personnel
• Able to work independently on most repair work
• Able to read and understand all Die Drawings and Piece Part Prints
• Work on the production floor with little or no assistance
• Assist CI Technicians in the CI department
• Build CI Dies and small Progressive Dies with little or no direction
• Build replacement parts for CI and Progressive Dies from die prints or existing parts
• Proficiently work with precision measuring equipment
• Apply thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Exhibit basic knowledge of capabilities : Wire EDM, CNC, Jig Grinding, and how they enhance project flow
• Set up punch press and assist Press Operators on the press floor
• Good center, flat, and form grinding skills
• Run all Tool Room equipment : Mill, Drill, Lathe, Grinders, etc.
• Perform heat treatment of Die Details
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Build and maintain tools and dies from blueprints, sketches, or oral instruction
• Adapt to ever-changing priorities and production requirements
• Work in a safe and professional manner, keep a clean work area, and wear proper protective equipment
• Other duties may be assigned
• 4-Year Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship and Journeyman Card preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. Some sitting is required. The employee is frequently required to lift and / or move 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

For more information about this position, please call 601-405-6129 Or submit you Resume CONFIDENTIALLY at juan.salva@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.