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Tool and Die Maker 3

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Base Pay Rate Range of $40/hour - $45/hour (DOE)

Signing Bonuses Starting at $3,000 (DOE)

Relocation to Beaverton, OR

At Leupold & Stevens we work hard and play hard - our passion for innovation and quality is legendary in our industry. When Leupold & Stevens states our products are, “Designed, Machined, and Assembled in the USA,” it is largely due to our relentless focus on manufacturing innovation. This has been at the heart of our Company for nearly 120 years. We design and manufacture our products right here in Beaverton, Oregon, which sets us apart from all others. This is a legacy we have the privilege to uphold for future generations. We are passionate about what we do. We’ve built a collaborative, high performing culture where team members thrive. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tool and Die Maker 3 to support the execution of our technical vision and join a high performing team. This role is at the center of protecting that legacy by ensuring that future products continue to outperform, out inspire, and outlast all others in the field. Our tool and die teams support all critical business areas including new product development, R&D, automation, and sustaining manufacturing. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate cross-functionally, build/fabricate a high mix of complex tooling, lead/coordinate projects in collaboration with our Engineering teams and relentlessly explore improvements while developing other team members.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• potential additional relocation assistance available if needed
• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• product discounts

What You’ll Be Doing as a Tool and Die Maker 3:

Participates in the design and development of a broad range of tools to support the manufacture and assembly of L&S products. Applies specialized skill sets to independently analyze specifications, sets up and operates a wide range of machine tools, fits and assembles parts as well as fabricate, maintain and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gages. Troubleshoots problems, identifies solutions, and initiates corrective action. Manages projects and ensures schedules are timelines are maintained.

• Sets-up and operates a full range of both manual and CNC machine tools (lathe, milling machine and grinder) in order to design and build both simple and more complex tooling. Determines machining requirements and processes and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
• With only general guidance, works from blueprints, sketches, models and verbal description in order to build, rebuild, modify, and repair tools, dies, gages and necessary equipment. Determines required work tools and measurement devices.
• Reviews and verifies prints and drawings, determines availability of materials and equipment and priorities and schedules workflow as appropriate.
• Computes dimensions and plan layout and assembly operation. Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining. Plumbs pneumatic components for fixturing.
• Fabricates, maintains, modifies and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and gages. Ensures that designs incorporate the best ergonomics, quality and process expectations.
• Builds, tests, calibrates, adjusts and maintains production gauging. Schedules outside vendor calibrations, creates or updates calibration procedures, orders new gauging. Maintains gauging database and prepares instruments prior to issue.
• Participates in the development of performance specifications for tools and fixtures based on internal customer requirements. Works with tool engineers to identify and implement design improvements.
• Effectively troubleshoots tool and die problems. Investigates issues, isolates cause, and determines corrective action.
• Identifies and initiates preventative and routine maintenance on tools and equipment; inspects machined work pieces for quality and compliance.
• Stays informed on state-of-the-art technologies and participates in research and development of solutions.
• Participates as a member of project or new tooling development teams. Leads/manages project teams. Monitors and adheres to project milestones and timelines.
• Trains and mentors new employees or apprentices.
• Performs back up lead duties as assigned.

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a Tool and Die Maker 3:

• High school education or equivalent, two years of trade school training and ten or more years of related experience. Ten or more years of specific tool and die making experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Expert level knowledge of Tool and Die Making practices, designs and construction.
• Technical expertise in one or more specialized areas which may include gauge making, millwright, or other mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical specialties.
• Thorough understanding of shop mathematics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and metal properties.
• Demonstrated ability to understand highly technical electronic and written blueprints, models and specifications.
• Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Superior level of accuracy with demonstrated ability to operate standard shop machine tools to tolerances of .0002”.
• In-depth knowledge of layout, machining and tool assembly procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of CNC programming.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to communicate cross-functionally and with leadership regarding project resources and schedules.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to team members.
• Strong computer knowledge and thorough knowledge of applicable CAM software required.

Work Environment for a Tool and Die Maker 3:

Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and chemicals. Ability to use PPE. Ability to stand or sit for long periods; Good manual dexterity, fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to use full range of motion. Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch. Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Capable of operating light tools and basic machinery.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice for all employees and applicants.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please contact us directly.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

We are a fifth generation, family-owned company, and for over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high-performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

At Leupold & Stevens, you will find people who work hard and play hard, people whose passion for excellence is legendary in our industry. Maintaining our status as the industry leader takes a lot of commitment and dedication, but we also want to ensure that our team members have a good work/life balance. To achieve this, we offer a competitive Paid Time Off package to our team members. And we feel that the best way to fully appreciate our positive impact on our core consumers/customers is to get immersed within the industry. To that end, we are continually looking for ways to have our team members get involved with business related industry events.

Our success has been built around our core values, and these values are embodied by our shareholders, and all of our team members. They guide everything we do, including taking care of the Leupold & Stevens family of dedicated employees. There is a palpable pride in what we do, how we do it, and who we do it for!