GKN is a World-wide manufacturer and supplier of sintered structural parts, sub-assemblies, soft magnetic components, and electric motor solutions.
As a global market leader for sinter metal components, we deliver customized high-precision metal shaped solutions and engineering support to enable industrial and automotive product innovations.
Position Overview:
GKN – St. Marys is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tool making, the ability to work independently, a thorough knowledge of various types of equipment, and knowledge of CNC processes. This position is available on 2nd or 3rd shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with your team members, promoting trust, respect, and open communication.
- Implement and maintain best practices for safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the tool making process.
- Must be able to operate all conventional equipment in the machine shop such as lathes, mills, cylindrical grinder, surface grinder, hone, bench work, and heat treat.
- Read and edit G-code. Familiarity with conversational programming (i.e. HAAS)
- May be required to assist in tool distribution, cleaning, and maintenance of tooling at tool crib.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of the computer inventory system used to track tooling in the tool crib.
- Proofread and understand and make minor changes to programs at the machine.
- Maintain machine tools and fixtures used to perform operations.
- Exercise ingenuity in setup and operation.
- Calculate required dimensions, angles, and tapers, etc.
- Ability to plan and perform work of a complex nature.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, maintenance, and logistics, to optimize workflows and resolve any production-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of machine shop experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Competitive wages plus shift differential
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person