Assistant Tool & Die Maker - Placon Corporation

This position is on a 12 hour rotating schedule; 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 on, 3 off.

7 work days in a 14 day period - 84 hours per paycheck.

Join our team as a Full Time Assistant Tool & Die Maker at Placon Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin, where every day is filled with thrilling opportunities to hone your skills and contribute to innovative projects. As part of a high-energy and forward-thinking company culture, you'll be at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, pushing boundaries and striving for continuous improvement. Work onsite with a dynamic team dedicated to safety and integrity.

See yourself growing and excelling in this exciting role? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, and yearly Profit Sharing. Embark on this exciting journey with us!

What would you do as a Assistant Tool & Die Maker

As a new Assistant Tool & Die Maker at Placon Corporation, you can expect hands-on training and mentorship to help you hit the ground running. Your days will be filled with exciting opportunities to assist in tool making processes, collaborate with experienced team members, and contribute to innovative projects. Expect to work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, from 6 am to 6 pm or 12 pm to 12 am, two days on, two days off, providing you with a work-life balance that keeps you energized and focused.

Embrace the dynamic environment and be ready to make a real impact in a company that values your hunger for learning and problem-solving skills.

What matters most

To excel as an Assistant Tool Maker at Placon Corporation, you'll need a Certificate in Machine Tool Operations or a related field, paired with at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment. Alternatively, equivalent machine tool experience in tool fabrication, maintenance, or a machine shop will be valuable. Proficiency in English is essential for training, safety, and quality purposes. Success in this role also requires a working knowledge of various machine shop equipment, including CAD/CAM, CNC mills, EDM's, milling machines, manual lathes, and drill presses.

The ability to read blueprints and apply shop math to build tools is crucial for producing high-quality work in a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing setting.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Certificate in Machine Tool Operations or related field and 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment - OR - Equivalent machine tool experience in tool fabrication
• maintenance
• or machine shop.
• Ability to read
• write and speak English to meet training
• safety
• and quality requirements. Working knowledge on the safe and effective use of the following machine shop equipment: CAD/CAM
• CNC mills
• milling machines
• manual lathes
• and drill presses. Must be able to read blueprints. Must be able to apply shop math to build tools.