Tool & Die Maker Watertown, WI

Currently looking for a Tool & Die Maker to fill a second shift direct hire opening with a global company in Watertown, WI.

Responsibilities of the Tool & Die Maker

• Be responsible for the tool and die making for multistation blank-through, parting and chop-off progressive dies for all straight side metal stamping presses and other presses including US Baird, Dennison, Neff, Aida, Stamtec and Verson.
• Review AutoCAD or other CAD drawings and build the detailed components of progressive dies such as die blocks, strippers, stick cutting punches, form punches, punch plates, etc.
• Familiarity with transfer presses and deep draw tooling is a plus
• Offer input regarding proper punch-to-die clearances, when to add coin blocks to reduce burrs, analyze strip layouts, verify bend allowances, etc.
• Offer input regarding press and secondary cycle times and overall progressive tooling costs.
• This is a second shift position from 2:30 pm cst to 12:30 am cst Monday to Thursday.

Requirements of the Tool & Die Maker

• High School Diploma
• At least entry level tool & die apprenticeship experience.

Compensation of the Tool & Die Maker

The targeted hourly base salary for this first shift position ranges from $25.00 to $42.00 per hour depending on experience.