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Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

International Identification Inc., Newport, KY, United States


Job Title
Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

Reports To
VPProduction

Department
Tool Room/Production

General Function
Build, repair and maintain dies, diagnose issues, correct and improve tooling and fixtures to support production.

Job Duties

Build and repair precision tooling, jigs and fixtures using machine shop tools and measuring instruments.

Work from blueprints and sketches to create or modify tools, dies and jigs.

Set up and operate all tool room equipment.

Work hands on with lathes, mills, surface grinders and all tool room equipment.

Heat treat different metals and test hardness.

Assist production with problem solving on tooling issues.

Safety conscious to include proper use of P.P.E.

ProtoTRAK mill experience a plus.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Working Conditions
Climate controlled factory environment; working in and out of presses with tooling. Exposure to industrial environments, including oils, solvents, and machinery (PPE provided).

Physical Component(s)
Standing and walking up to 100% of work time. Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs to include pushing, pulling, bending, reaching and some stooping.

Education/Experience
Minimum 5 years proven experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in a manufacturing environment. Journeyman’s Tool and Die Maker’s card or certification a plus.

Other Requirements

Excellent attendance.

Team player with solid communication skills.

Must have own tools.

Pay & Perks

Starting pay competitive depending on experience.

1st shift only - Monday-Friday 7-3:30 - great work life balance.

Company Funded Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.

Health Insurance.

Vision Insurance.

Dental insurance.

Life insurance.

Paid Time Off (PTO) after only 90 days.

9 paid Holidays per year.

Paid funeral leave.

Annual merit-based pay raises.

Stable opportunity at an established 124+ year old family owned and operated business.

Consistent schedule with no OT required.

Tight knit team to work alongside.

Highly impactful role – your work keeps production running.

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