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Metalsa

Tool & Die Technician

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$40.18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Repair and maintain, stamping dies through welding, machining, grinding * Apply GD & T to ... Hourly Rate: $40.18/hour with Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd shift * Relocation Bonus: Provided ...

Metalsa

Tool & Die Technician

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$40.18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Repair and maintain, stamping dies through welding, machining, grinding * Apply GD & T to ... Hourly Rate: $40.18/hour with Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd shift * Relocation Bonus: Provided ...

Arkema

Machinist Job

Calvert City, KY

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Tool Usage: Apply proper and safe use of all tools required to maintain equipment in an industrial ... Reporting Structure Union hourly role reporting to Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Planner.

Arkema

Machinist Job

Calvert City, KY

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Tool Usage: Apply proper and safe use of all tools required to maintain equipment in an industrial ... Reporting Structure Union hourly role reporting to Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Planner.

Arkema

Machinist Job

Calvert City, KY · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Tool Usage: Apply proper and safe use of all tools required to maintain equipment in an industrial ... Reporting Structure Union hourly role reporting to Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Planner. Who we ...

Arkema

Machinist Job

Calvert City, KY

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Tool Usage: Apply proper and safe use of all tools required to maintain equipment in an industrial ... Reporting Structure Union hourly role reporting to Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Planner. Who we ...

Arkema

Machinist Job

Calvert City, KY · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Tool Usage: Apply proper and safe use of all tools required to maintain equipment in an industrial ... Reporting Structure Union hourly role reporting to Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Planner. Who we ...

Sabert

Maintenance Mechanic Night

Shepherdsville, KY

$23.50 - $30/hr

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- HOURLY POSTIONS Must be capable of bending and lifting tool parts and machine equipment up to fifty pounds Able to push, pull or carry light loads. WORK ENVIRONMENT- HOURLY ...

Sabert

Maintenance Mechanic

Shepherdsville, KY · On-site

$23.50 - $30/hr

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- HOURLY POSTIONS * Must be capable of bending and lifting tool parts and machine equipment up to fifty pounds * Able to push, pull or carry light loads. WORK ENVIRONMENT- HOURLY ...

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What is the difference between Hourly Machine Tool Instructor vs Machine Shop Instructor?

AspectHourly Machine Tool InstructorMachine Shop Instructor
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or vocational trainingOften requires similar certifications, sometimes with teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or technical training facilitiesEducational institutions or training centers
Employer & IndustryManufacturing companies, technical schoolsVocational schools, community colleges
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing hourly technical training rolesIndividuals exploring teaching roles in machine shop settings

The main difference between an Hourly Machine Tool Instructor and a Machine Shop Instructor lies in their work environment and employment setting. The Hourly Machine Tool Instructor typically works in manufacturing or technical training facilities, focusing on hands-on instruction for hourly wages. In contrast, the Machine Shop Instructor often teaches in educational institutions like vocational schools or colleges. Both roles require similar technical certifications, but their job contexts and employer types differ, influencing the job responsibilities and work environment.

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Tool & Die Technician

Metalsa

Hopkinsville, KY • On-site

$40.18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Metalsa rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

351st of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com.

Metalsa's Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa's Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

What Does a Day in the life look like?

  • Repair and maintain, stamping dies through welding, machining, grinding
  • Apply GD & T to components to solve dimensional issues during production
  • Understand all tooling stage operations to identify and correct quality and performances concerns.
  • Implement engineering and customer changes
  • Perform tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, and setup issues
  • Execute tooling changeovers to support different part production
  • Spot tools to ensure proper metal fit
  • Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage
  • Maintain tooling nitrogen systems
  • Manage preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory to reduce downtime
  • Identify tool steels and perform heat treatment when required
  • Maintain and troubleshoot die transfer systems
  • Support blank feeders, unloaders, and power feeds
  • Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems for transfer grippers
  • Safely operate powered tools, hand tools, forklifts, cranes, and moving equipment
  • Maintain, test and repair Die Protection systems with multiple type of sensors as laser, inductive and mechanical.

What You Will Bring (Academic & Experience Requirements)

  • Associate degree or Journeyman Certification
  • Candidates must complete onsite technical assessments in Trigonometry, Blueprint Reading, and Machine/Tool Equipment during the interview process, achieving a minimum score of 75%
  • Minimum of 3- 5 years of journeyman as Tool & Die Maintenance and experience in cold stamping process
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience on Class C Steel cold stamping (Desirable)
  • Strong understanding of cold stamping processes (Progressive & Transfer)
  • Knowledge of welding tool steels for repair (required)
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Lockout / Tagout training

Compensation & Shift Details

  • Hourly Rate: $40.18/hour with Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd shift
  • Relocation Bonus: Provided for candidates living 50+ miles from Hopkinsville, KY
  • Shifts Hiring: 2nd (2pm to 10pm) & 3rd (10pm to 6am) 

What is in it for YOU? 
As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!! 

  • Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
  • Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • 401(k) Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

SAFETY - Metalsa takes employee safety seriously. We foster an environment of safe practices, with robust policies, training, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other workplace safety measures that have been put in place.

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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