Tool, Die or Gauge Maker

Company: General Devices Co Inc
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Are you a skilled Tool and Die or Gauge Maker who takes pride in your craft? General Devices is looking for a skilled tool and die maker to craft dies and metal tools for our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be required to interpret design schematics, cut and shape dies and assemble the completed parts.

To be successful as a tool and die maker, you should have in-depth knowledge of metalwork and engineering, a good eye for detail, and the ability to visualize structural components. A top-class tool and die maker is able to translate ideas into expertly crafted metal forms ready for the manufacturing process.



Hours are: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Mon thru Friday

Starting pay is typically in the $25 to $29 range. Pay rate will be based on local rates, knowledge, and experience in the craft and may be negotiable for a seasoned tool and die maker.



What you will do:

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• Plan, construct, alter and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges to close tolerances. - - - -
• Perform development work and difficult machine operations, i.e., fitting, timing and adjusting. - - - -
• Determine metal flow in dies, make tool try-outs, diagnose and correct problems. - - - -
• Perform die repair work. - - - -
• Program CNC mill - - - -
• Plan job sequence to maintain even work flow throughout shop. - - - -
• Read and interpret detailed drawings and print - - - -
• Will train, advise and direct other employees when necessary - - - -
• Must own full set of machinist tools - - - -
• Must practice Company and OSHA Safety Guidelines for all areas - - - -
• May be assigned work in other departments depending upon need - - - -
• Physical requirements include the ability to walk, stand, lift 50 lbs. occasionally, and possess hand mobility. Also requires excellent eyesight (uncorrected/corrected) for detail work.What you offer:
  
  
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  • An extremely positive attitude and willingness to navigate change - - - -
  • Desire and potential to learn new skills and new processes - - - -
  • You treat others with dignity and respect - - - -
  • Willingness to work with older machinery - - - -
  • 4 to 5 years minimum working as a tool and die or gauge maker - - - -
  • Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, and grinders - - - -
  • Knowledge of making tools and dies or gauges - - - -
  • Excellent attention to detail - - - -
  • Advanced troubleshooting skillsWhat we offer:
    
    
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    • We are a growing company with incredible possibilities - - - -
    • General Devices cares about out team members - - - -
    • Medical, dental and short-term Disability - one premium - - - -
    • Vision reimbursement - - - -
    • Flexible Spending Account - - - -
    • Company paid life insurance - - - -
    • Optional employee-paid life insurance - - - -
    • 401K (Traditional and Roth) - - - -
    • PTO (start earning immediately. Can use after 90 days)
      
      
      
      Veterans are encouraged to apply
      
      People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
      
      No Recruiting or Temporary Agencies need inquire
      
      General Devices is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. General Devices is committed to providing team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at General Devices are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
      
      Compensation details: 24-29
      
      
      
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