Tool and Die Maker

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Tool and Die Maker to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. The Tool and Die Maker will provide production support through tool and die making activities.

What Will You Do?

• Perform precision grinding, milling, polishing and other machining operations to make or repair tool components.
• Fabricate and maintain dies, punches, forms, and other components in stamping and forming tools; components for and complete assemblies of jigs, fixtures, gauges and other applications.
• Assemble manufactured parts into working production tooling, fixtures, etc.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications and verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate machine tools and hand tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair production tools.
• Make own setups on CNC equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Comply with all OSHA and company safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Tool and Die Journeyperson State of Connecticut (other states considered).

Experience:

• Experience with turning, milling, drilling, grinding, both manually operated and CNC equipment, to precision tolerances.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, using precision measurement devices.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production tools.
• Excellent math, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and associated specifications.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Lean Manufacturing concepts (. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc).
• Self-starter with strong work ethic/production oriented Minimum Requirements:Must know how to use all applicable tools and measuring devices to perform the work.Must maintain current licensing or certification required for the performance of assigned tasks.Must know and follow all applicable OSHA and Company safety policies, practices and procedures.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams as needed.Must be able to solve mathematical equations.Must be able to read and follow established job procedures and check lists.

Pay Range: $34.80-$41.80/hr.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit

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