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Tool & Die Maker C
48294
11/14/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

This position for the Tool and Die maker role will be part of New Product Development team at our Concordville facility.  

This role will have a strong focus on Prototype parts - which includes collaboration with Engineers/Technicians in the design and development of the components, fabrication of the parts using various toolroom equipment including Prototrak and Bridgeport Mills, CNC/Manual Lathes, Grinders, and other toolroom equipment, as well as debugging/modifying the parts.   

This role will also support the NPD team with the fabrication of fixtures, gages, and tooling for new projects. Tooling work may include modifications to injection mold tooling, test fixtures and assembly fixtures. This role will also support prototyping activities using 3D FDM Printer Technology.  

What you will be doing

 

  • Work with NPD teams to develop and support prototypes builds on all levels - assist in design, fabrication, and modifications of jobs  
  • Solve any die and mold problems in regard to type, layout, development, and mathematics, so as to achieve expected performance in production  
  • Build/Repair, maintain and modify any dies, molds, fixtures, machines, tools, and tooling for production departments • Have active involvement and input in planning and designing prototypes, molds, dies, and fixtures  
  • Supervise and be a project leader in the course of building new dies, molds, prototypes, and fixtures  
  • Improvise when necessary tools or equipment are not available  
  • Perform assignments involving the field of model maker, gage maker, mold maker, jig grinder, and machine builder  
  • Keep abreast of all the latest developments and advances made within the trade  
  • Purchase and maintain all the personal tools necessary to perform the above described duties  

How you will be making an impact

Overall, the Tool and Die Maker is a valuable asset to the NPD team, contributing significantly to faster innovation, improved product quality, efficient manufacturing, and cost savings.  

About you

  • High School Diploma or equivalency  
  • Tool and Die Apprenticeship or equivalent work experience  
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs/18 kgs   
  • Good mechanical ability  
  • Knowledge of metrics, shop trigonometry, and geometry  
  • Able to read/understand blueprints  
  • Able to select most tooling materials  
  • Capable of operating all Tool Room machinery • Able to interact with other departments at a design level  
  • Three to five years experience as Tool and Die Maker , or equivalent experience  
  • Safety and Quality Conscious  
  • Basic CAD Skills Preferred  

How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay   
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays  
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.   
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans  
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life  
  • Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees 
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.