Senior Toolmaker

Starting Pay Rate - $32.57 to $43.08/hr - DOQ

Shifts Available

Aluminum

• 1st Shift (Mon - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Job Description

• Builds machine tools and parts, dies, jigs, or fixtures to extremely close tolerances.
• Lays out and operates bench or machine tools to construct, alter, and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, or special tools.
• Instructs others on work instructions and specific techniques.
• May occasionally operate a forklift.
• Inspects for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolving unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.
• May require the successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.

Minimum Education: Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology, apprenticeship, or equivalent

Preferred Education: Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent and 7 years of related experience,

Minimum Skills/Experience: One year in a similar position, mechanical aptitude, effective computer use, basic Math skills, independent decision-making, and effective self-management.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Above plus - All mold-making competencies (design, build, revise, repair, and troubleshoot) Strong Computer and math skills, and increasingly more complex assignments, strong mechanical aptitude and eye for detail as demonstrated through success at increasingly more complex assignments

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering for truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear; metatarsals or molders boots depending on the position (reimburse after 30 days)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

Similar job titles

Tool Maker, Toolmaker, Tool and Die, Tool & Die

About LSI

Le Sueur Incorporated is a world-leading supplier of complex and pressure-tight aluminum castings and plastic injection molding components. We specialize in utilizing permanent mold, sand casting, die casting, plastic injection molding, and precision machining manufacturing processes.

This job posting does cover or contains a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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