Journeyman Tool and Die Maker- Thomasville, Georgia

Check‑Mate Manufacturing offers competitive pay and benefits.

(United States Citizens Only – No sponsor ships available)

Check‑Mate Manufacturing has an opening for Tool and Die Maker. This position reports to the Tooling Manager. The candidate should have a Journeyman license or have completed a formal apprenticeship program. The role involves building, repairing, and maintaining dies, fixtures, and other tooling in conformance with customer and company specifications per control plans. Duties include analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, setting up and operating machine tools, fitting and assembling parts, and repairing dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

The candidate will maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

• Ability to read tool & die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Use of precise measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.
• Operation of standard tool room equipment such as milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, lathes, etc. CNC machine set‑up a plus
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of tool and die design, including various tool steels/carbides and their applications (a plus)
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated
• Ability to work without supervision and lead small teams as required
• Ability to work with appropriate outside vendors
• Ability to train and develop apprentices
• Ability to communicate well with others

• High school diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or an advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on‑the‑job training
• 5 years’ experience in the trade, emphasis on small precision stampings from progressive dies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally (preferred)
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, and EDM (a plus)

• Excellent compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability
• 12 days PTO and 10 holidays
• 401(k) participation after 1 year
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual COLA increases
• Relocation assistance

Compliance:
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.