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Tool & Die Maker A
48811
6/10/26
Southco, Inc.

About the role

Build, repair and service Stamping and/or Die Cast molds. 

Compensation: $33.00-$40.00

What you will be doing

  • Build and/or Service/Repair dies, tools, and molds, keeping cost in line with requirements.
  • Solve any die and mold problems in regard to type, layout, development, and mathematics, so as to achieve expected performance in production
  • Repair, maintain and modify any dies, molds, fixtures, machines, tools, and tooling for production departments
  • Have active involvement and input in planning and designing molds, dies, and fixtures
  • Oversee projects in the course of building new dies, molds, prototypes, and fixtures
  • Communicate and improvise when necessary tools or equipment are not available
  • Perform assignments involving the field of model maker, gage maker, mold maker, 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
  • Give guidance to apprentices as necessary 
  • Approve new designs, modifications, and engineering changes on all dies & molds.
  • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.

 

About you

  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10 + years of experience as a Tool Maker.
  • Able to lift up to 33 lbs
  • Good mechanical ability
  • Knowledge of metrics, shop trigonometry, and geometry
  • Able to select proper tooling materials
  • Capable of operating all Tool Room machinery
  • Able to interact with other departments at a design level
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks on a daily basis.
  • Safety and Quality Conscious 
  • Basic P.C. Knowledge  to navigate business systems including CAD/CAM as necessary

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.