Tool and Die Maker jobs in Washington, DC

Are you a manual machinist that would enjoy crafting and customizing an endless variety of tooling used to produce custom electro-optical cables used across a variety of austere environments. This is a rare opportunity where you will be trained and mentored by an expert with over 40 years of experience.

Earn up to $60,000 a year along with a comprehensive benefit program in this role where you will be working on something new every day in a climate-controlled environment.

Hexatronic Rochester Cable, a leading global manufacturer of exotic cables, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join their team in Culpeper, VA.

If you have at least 2 years of experience operating manual machines, this is a career you need to explore.

Please click Apply or email your information to: hexatronic01@workrocket.com

Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent & 2 years of experience operating manual machines
• Experience reading blueprints
• Exceptional attention to detail

• Clear Path for Advancement: You will be working alongside and learning from an industry expert with over 40 years of experience. This is your chance to come in and really hone your skills and eventually oversee the department.
• Competitive Pay: Potential to earn up to $60,000/year, depending on experience.
• Flexible Monday through Friday schedule!
• Extensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401 (K) with company match, Paid Time off, 12 Paid Holidays, Life and AD&D Insurance, and 2 Facility Shut down weeks a year!
• Expand your Skills and Knowledge : Take pride in being part of an organization that provides you with great training and support while working in a small community.

• Analyze specifications and use specialized machinery and precision measurement tools to design, build, and test the tools and dies to be used in the manufacturing process of customer products
• Lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine the requirements for repairing tools and dies
• Set up and operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects
• Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary
• Collaborate with supervisor to ensure that tools and dies meet specifications and production requirements
• Be responsible for maintaining and repairing existing tools and dies, as well as designing and prototyping new ones
• Maintain tools and dies, including sharpening blades and replacing worn or damaged parts
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Oversee supply inventory and place supply orders as necessary

About the Company:
Hexatronic Rochester Cable