Tool & Die Maker

Job Description:

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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Job Description:  

The person hired for the position of Tool & Die Maker will work at our Monroe, NC location.

The Tool & Die Maker must be able to work with others to troubleshoot production concerns and be skilled in building & repairing tooling fixtures & dies. Provides timely, clear, detailed communication to production and maintenance department supervision regarding the status of any production or facility support equipment issues.   Works as a member of an across shift team to execute projects throughout the facility

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, repair, and modify tooling, dies, and fixtures in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce precision components within tight tolerances
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC and manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses
• Program CNC equipment using CAM software (e.g., Gibbs CAM) as needed
• Perform heat treating processes and assemble hardened components into completed tooling
• Inspect and verify tooling to ensure proper function and compliance with manufacturing requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to optimize tooling performance and support production needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Assist with installation, modification, and documentation of equipment, including preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and spare parts identification
• Maintain accurate documentation related to tooling, equipment, and processes
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while operating equipment
• Support and maintain 7S/lean workplace organization standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Tool & Die Journeyman certification OR Associate’s Degree in Machine Tool Technology (or related field)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced experience operating CNC equipment including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses
• Experience programming CNC machines using CAM software such as Gibbs CAM or similar systems
• Demonstrated ability to build, troubleshoot, and repair complex tooling, dies, and fixtures with tight tolerances
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience with heat treating processes and tool steel properties
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve tooling performance and production efficiency
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and equipment documentation
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (safety, quality, cost, delivery)
• Familiarity with 7S and lean manufacturing principles

 All candidates must successfully complete the 3M Maintenance Testing Selection Battery (MTSB) as a condition of consideration for employment.

 Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application to be eligible for employment with 3M.

Work Location:

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: NA

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency: 

The pay  for this position is $35.49/hr. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules. 

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