Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift

The Tool & Die Maker at the Beaver Dam facility plays a critical, highly autonomous role in supporting the production of alternators through expert-level tooling, machine troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex issues on proprietary manufacturing equipment, often where documentation is limited or non-existent. The role requires the ability to independently redesign, modify, and improve machine assemblies, tooling, and components to enhance reliability, quality, and throughput. The Tool & Die Maker is expected to operate as a technical authority within the facility, driving improvements with minimal direction and strong ownership of outcomes.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of Tool & Die Maker, toolroom, or precision machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and proprietary equipment
• Proven capability to redesign and fabricate machine components with little or no assistance
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or completed apprenticeship
• Experience supporting alternator, motor, or other rotating equipment manufacturing
• Background in automated or semi-automated assembly processes
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement or equipment reliability initiatives
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work at machines for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle precision components safely
• Comfortable working around machining equipment, rotating machinery, oils, coolants, and metal chips