Job Description

Tool and Die Technician 3 Job Posting

 If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, are independent and resourceful, a great problem solver, a solid communicator both verbally and in writing, a multi-tasker who can prioritize and meet deadlines, and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Tool and Die Technician. Tool & Die Technicians maintain and sharpen die blocks, die components, and tooling used in the production process, use manual and CNC equipment and tool room machinery regularly, and work in production areas outside the Tool Room to troubleshoot dies and tooling in presses. Fisher Barton is constantly adding new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and safety.

 You will:

• Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics

• Maintain stamping dies of all types, die components and production tooling, and learn troubleshooting dies in the press
• Adjust dies and tooling components
• Maintain production tooling
• Communicate effectively with operators, set-up personnel, and supervisors on all three shifts regarding tooling requirements, and die and equipment status
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area
• Interpret complex detail and component drawings
• Begin troubleshooting dies in the press

 The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

 Required Qualifications:

• One year Tool and Die experience, or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Tool and Die Technician 2 team member
• Proficient in all Tool and Die Technician 3 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
• Enrollment in an accredited Tool and Die Apprenticeship program
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems
• Familiar with stamping dies 
• Proficient with reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings 
• Proficient understanding of modern punch press principles
• Mathematical knowledge with whole numbers, decimal, geometric functions, and trigonometry calculations 
• Must have own tools

 Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State-indentured Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship or a minimum of 3 years’ experience with die construction and repair; including stamping die experience
• CNC experience 

 Physical | Visual Demands:

• Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
• Reach overhead with one or both arms
• Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds 

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Work Environment:

• Manufacturing: Loud (Examples:  metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. 
• Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits. 

 Work Location: 1040 S. 12th Street | Watertown, WI

 Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime

 Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• 96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start 
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Off-Site Team Building Events
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
• Holiday parties
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

 Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.