Tool Maker

Chief Fabrication is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to join the Chief team. This position builds and repairs jigs, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies used in shaping, assembly and forming metal products

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and lays out work according to drawings, blueprints, or other written or oral specifications.
• Understanding the working properties of common metals and alloys; selects appropriate tools, materials, and processes to complete task within close tolerances.
• Makes necessary shop computations; sets up and operates conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, grinders, manual and CNC mills used to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes. Develops and/or modifies programming for CNC equipment.
• Complete necessary records and reports on machining activity, work completed and time worked.
• Uses crane, forklift, or other appropriate material handling methods to move parts and position stock in machine.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Requires knowledge of machining and tooling room practices generally gained in an Associates level degree or a certificated apprenticeship program and 3-5 years or the equivalent.

Shift:

• 1st Shift – 7:00am – 3:30pm

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A division of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state-of-the-art powder coating facilities in the United States.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistances
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**