Tool and Die Maker/Tooling Specialist - Nordic Ware

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

Are you looking to be a part of a growing Tool Room? We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Tool and Die Maker at Nordic Ware in our expanding Tool Making department. As a Tool and Die Maker you will plan, layout and perform machining operations and bench work to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, attachments, machining, molds and gauges. If you enjoy working with your hands and have a general interest in mechanics, come join this fun, friendly and collaborative team!

What you will get to do:

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production tools including dies, molds, fixtures and factory equipment during production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production tooling and equipment.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with department team members and other department Managers and Supervisors to ensure all production requirements are met, to promote most efficient operations for all departments, and to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Comply with plant safety rules, policies and regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Perform die assembly and fitting of new and existing tools.
• Work from parts, prints or sketches and verbal instructions, to create parts for tools, replacement parts and factory equipment.
• Set up and operate a variety of machines, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders. Use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Perform bench operations involving project planning and final assembly of material.
• Perform rework on worn or damaged parts. Work with department leads to resolve problems that arise in various departments with machines, dies, tools, etc.
• Use floor jacks, die lifts, hoist and forklifts to move materials.
• Responsible for keeping work area neat and orderly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.

What you will bring to the role:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Manual machine experience required - including drills, milling machines, grinders, lathes
• 2+ years tool making experience strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• A metal stamping or molding background is preferred.
• Accredited Vo-Tech program in Tool and Die making, Industrial Maintenance or equivalent desired
• On the job training is provided to familiarize with our production, facility, and supportive equipment.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer