Job Description

Shifts Available:

2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

3rd Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

Overview

This role involves troubleshooting dies, handling press calls, and performing TIG welding. We welcome Journeyman Toolmakers and Apprentices with 6-8 years of experience who are open to shift rotations and completing required schooling through our DOL-certified Apprenticeship Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair progressive and transfer dies in a heavy stamping environment.
• Diagnose and resolve die-related issues while working on the press.
• Perform TIG welding (Tungsten) for die repair.
• Handle press calls and respond to tooling-related production concerns.
• Ensure proper function and longevity of dies used in high-tonnage stamping presses.
• Follow all safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Toolmaker certification preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Apprenticeship Opportunity: Candidates with 6-8 years of experience may qualify for our DOL-certified Apprenticeship Program, which requires shift rotations and coursework through Ivy Tech (tuition and books fully covered).
• Experience in progressive and transfer dies is required.
• Strong background in TIG welding is preferred.
• Candidates with only plastic injection molding experience are not a fit.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay:- Journeyman: $33 per hour starting, $35.25 per hour after 90 days.

  • Apprentices: Pay starts at $22 per hour, up to $31 per hour based on skill, experience, and education.

• Shift Premiums:- 2nd Shift: +$1.50 per hour

  • 3rd Shift: +$1.00 per hour

• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours per week (typically 150-250 OT hours per year).