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Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co

Journeyman Toolmaker - 1st shift - $5,000 bonus!

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A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.

$61,648 / year median in Wisconsin

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About Us At Wenthe-Davidson , we've been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don't just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition This is a first shift position with weekday schedule from 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bonus made in two payments--after successful completion of 90 days and 6 months of service! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain all tool room equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.). Construct, alter, and/or repair tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges, and/or customer supplied parts. Read and correctly interpret blueprints (tolerances and dimensions) for building parts to print. Communicating to the team when changes are required to the print, due to unforeseen situations or need (for internal documentation).
When provided:
install, work with, and/or edit CNC code. Create CNC code (
TRAK CNC Controls:
mill and lathe). Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace. Communicate the progress of projects and present contingencies for missed deadlines. Requirements Journeyman Toolmaker or Journeyman Tool and Die maker credentials. 5 years of related experience, preferably in a metal fabrication and assembly environment. Solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Possess troubleshooting skills related to equipment and processes associated with tool room equipment. Read, understand and interpret technical materials, engineering drawings and industry standards. Experience using measurement tools associated with toolmaking (micrometer, calipers, height gage). Ability to calculate machine speeds and feeds (CNC and tool room machinery). High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Work to specified deadlines, working overtime as needed to meet tooling completion dates. Willingness to train others and apply skills to current tool room machinery to meet tooling completion dates. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and through written communications) with staff at all levels of the organization. Flexibility when priorities change in tool room scheduling (customer or production needs). Able to stand all workday and perform lifting operations up to 50 lbs.
Job Type:
Full-time Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What are your pay expectations?
Experience:
related: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Journeyman Toolmaker or Tool & Die Maker credentials (Required)
Work Location:
In person