Tool and Die Maker / Journeyman | CNC & EDM Machines (Berks County)

Our client is seeking a Tool and Die Maker / Journeyman to join their team and will be a key member of the manufacturing team by focusing on making dies and tooling to keep production running efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, this position in the Reading, PA area is for you!

Compensation Starting at $85K per year salary negotiable well above $85K per year for top-talent.

For over five decades, this industry leader has been a trusted partner to the commercial construction sectordelivering billions of precision fasteners to projects nationwide. The position offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package , including profit sharing , 401(k) company contributions , health / dental / vision coverage , tuition reimbursement , and several other valuable employee programs.

NOTE : Relocation Assistance for Top-Tier Talent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up dies in the press to ensure proper installation and operation, maintaining accuracy and high-quality production
• Alter and modify existing tooling using CNC and Wire EDM machines to accommodate new part designs or production requirements
• Program and operate CNC equipment and Wire EDM machines to create precise tooling, parts, and molds
• Design, build, and repair tools and dies for manufacturing parts and components
• Adjust tooling in presses to ensure parts produced are within specification and meet required tolerances
• Ensure proper shim making principles are followed when creating shims for precise alignment and fit of tooling and parts
• Align and install shims in tooling to achieve optimal part fit and maintain accurate tolerances
• Continuously improving tooling through regular analysis of tooling performance, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing design or process changes to increase efficiency, reduce defects, and improve quality
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models to create and modify tools and dies
• Operate precision machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment
• Inspect finished products for quality and precision, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and improve manufacturing processes
• Maintain and repair tooling and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity
• Ensure safety standards are followed and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Document work performed and maintain accurate records of tooling modifications, repairs, shim alignment, press setup, tooling improvements, and machine programs
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support manufacturing goals

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. If interested, send resumes to sjeffrey@rimrp.com