Tool and Die Technician - Press Department - 3rd Shift

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a Tool & Die Technician in Bowling Green, KY for 2nd Shift – 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday and occasional weekends. Pay Rate: $20.00-$30.00; Depending on Experience. Interested candidates should have a minimum of 3 years on-the-job training with heavy Industrial Manufacturing experience in skilled trade capacity preferred. The position is Direct Hire.

Responsibilities of the Tool & Die Technician:

• Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
• Assist in determining spare parts requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Train operators and new team members
• Recommend modifications to existing equipment
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
• Ensure quality product and know quality procedures
• Perform troubleshoot tooling (in or out of the presses)
• Work to blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Efficiently perform Lock out/Tag out Procedures
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearance of finished parts.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of die parts on tooling using abrasive stones, filers, emery clothes or power grinders. Spot dies into proper run conditions.
• Be able to identify tool stacks and how to heat treat

Requirements of the Tool & Die Technician:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Post-secondary education preferred, or related experience
• Minimum of 3 years on-the-job training with heavy Industrial Manufacturing experience in skilled trade capacity preferred
• Journeyman Certification is a plus
• Basic knowledge in automation
• General knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of tooling
• Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
• Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to work flexible in hours of work on short notice in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)

Physical Requirements of the Tool & Die Technician:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and twist up to 12 hours

Compensation of the Tool & Die Technician:

• $20.00-$30.00 per hour; Depending on Experience

You may contact us by:

Phone: 270-746-0509 and ask for Heather

Email: 

Apply Online:  and submit application to Bowling Green, KY location 

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Benefits available to Eligible Express Employment Professionals Associates:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vision/Eyewear Plan
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement