Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Planning and Interpretation: Reads and interprets machining instructions, blueprints, and job orders to determine sequences and tooling requirements.

Operational Precision: Selects cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cut based on metal properties.

Safety and Compliance: Enforces and adheres to all health and safety regulations, including OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and equipment-specific safety rules.

Process Improvement: Troubleshoots equipment failures, implements process improvements, and communicates with the team.

Administrative Support: Requests and processes pricing quotations and ensures production output meets organizational expectations.

Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Reports to the supervisor

High school diplomas or equivalent.

Performs work under close guidance of Tool and Die Maker and Supervisor.

Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Demonstrates curiosity, desire, and capability of learning the Tool and Die Maker responsibilities.

Has acquired or will acquire accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program along with learning the trade through On the Job training.

Knowledge of blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers preferred, preferred.

Some vocational-technical machining training, preferred.

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Most of the required work is performed in the standing position at a workbench.

Physical activity includes reaching, twisting, and bending; frequent lifting of average to heavy weight material up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds assisted; standing for extended periods, walking unassisted, using tools of the trade.

Must have good manual dexterity and the use of two hands required.

Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull several types of units without difficulty.

Perform activities in a shop environment. May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust.

Must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

Drive Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive Medical strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive Medical complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.