Tool & Die Shop Manager

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and shop floor staff to meet tooling and production objectives.
• Manage daily operations and long-term strategies for the tooling department, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and tooling improvements.
• Oversee all new tooling projects from initial concept through final implementation and site acceptance.
• Create and manage project scopes, timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
• Coordinate internal resources and external suppliers to support production needs and cost objectives.
• Utilize problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all team members work in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Interpret blueprints and technical documents to ensure tooling meets quality and tolerance standards.
• Implement and refine changeover standardization procedures across the facility.
• Track and manage critical path items and communicate project progress to all stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a tooling, mold-making, or extrusion tooling role with progressive responsibilities.
• Journeyman Mold Maker or Toolmaker certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of machine shop operations and tooling fabrication methods.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage both hourly and salaried employees.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Inventor.

• Leadership opportunity in a dynamic, growth-oriented manufacturing setting
• Collaborative work environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more
• Chance to make a tangible impact on the efficiency and success of a modern production operation

TOPS has partnered with a local machine shop who is looking for an experienced CNC machinist for their daylight shift. 

As a machinist you must be proficient with doing CNC mill & lathe set up, tool changes, editing from machine interface, operation of machine, quality checks of parts coming out of machines, capable of reading and interpreting blue prints.  The ideal candidate would have some programming experience ability to write new code for parts and this is preferred but at a minimum you must be able to edit and modify existing code.   In this role your main duty will be doing set up of various machines in the shop getting them ready to pass off to the machine operator.

Job Details:
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Schedule: Monday to Friday 
Hours: 6am – 3:30pm - OT available on regular basis
Starting Pay rate: Up to $30per hour based on experience

Duties/Responsibilities
•    Set up and operation of both CNC Mills and Lathes.  We have both vertical and horizontal machines in our shop. 
•    Make any necessary tooling changes on both Mills and Lathes to complete jobs.
•    Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or schematics. 
•    Writing code for new parts as jobs come into the shop.
•    Editing of existing cnc programs, to modify code for jobs as they come in. 
•    Start CNC machine and monitor machine as it runs program.
•    Unload finished part from CNC machine.
•    Quality check parts (dimensional) as your remove from CNC machine must be able to use calipers, micrometers and other measuring devices. 
•    Some documentation required to update travelers that move around shop with our jobs. 
•    Assist with basic preventative maintenance of machine.
•    Operation of secondary shop equipment, drill presses, saws, grinding/ polishing machines, etc. 

Education and Experience:
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent or AS degree
•    1 years of related work experience or AS degree in a related field
•    Ability to do basic shop math
•    Ability to read prints or schematics is preferred but not required 
•    Ability to muli-task and monitor multiple machines in operation. 

Physical Requirements:
•    Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
•    Must be able to lift up to 40lbs 
We need help IMMEDIATELY! Please apply today!

TOPS Staffing is focused on partnering with talented manufacturing, CNC, light technical, warehousing, and skilled assembly people in the area. Our niched focus helps us find you the right company that can help you grow in your career. We take the time necessary with every employee to nurture your passion as it becomes ours. Our extensive benefits package includes Matching 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Direct Deposit and much more. Please check out our benefits at https://jobs.careermovesnow.com/us/en/benefits-yes-