Tool & Die Maker Sr
Role Overview
Analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating CNC machines and manual equipment (mills, lathes, etc.), and fitting and assembling parts to manufacture and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
Troubleshoots complex tooling and machining issues, performs precision adjustments, and supports process improvements.
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The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Key Accountabilities
Studies blueprints or specifications and visualizes shape of die, part, or tool.
Computes dimensions of assembly and plans sequence of operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments, such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
Sets up and operates machine tools, such as band saw, lathes, milling machines, drill press and grinders to machine parts.
Lifts, positions, and secures machined parts on surface plate or worktable, using hoist, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
Smooth and polishes flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloth, or power grinder.
Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Fits and assembles parts, using bolts, glue, and other fasteners, and hand tools, such as hammers and wrenches.
Checks part or tool for hardness using hardness tester.
Repairs or modifies tools and dies, using machine tools and hand tools.
Designs tools, jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids.
Tests die for first hit to ensure quality of part.
Inspects die for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects by touch or visually, using loupe or microscope.
Available to work any shift as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
Tool & Die Associate’s Degree or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification required.
CNC machining experience required.
Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, and machining processes.
Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
Ability to troubleshoot tooling and assist with process improvements and repairs.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the shift.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while performing job duties.
Ability to use hands for fine manipulation, gripping, and operating hand tools and precision instruments.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils, and metal debris.
Must be able to visually inspect parts and read precision measuring instruments.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Total Rewards and Benefits
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Public water-management company making clean-water, hygiene, flow-control, and drinking-water products for commercial, municipal, healthcare, and industrial customers.
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