Tool & Die Technician

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

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401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Workwear

Workwear: For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.

location_on LaGrange, GA

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trip_origin Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Tool & Die Technician

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Machine, fabricate, repair, modify, and maintain dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, and other production tooling.
• Operate manual machine-shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, and related equipment.
• Manufacture, fit, repair, and replace tooling components such as punches, pins, bushings, trim tooling, and mold components.
• Perform precision grinding, drilling, machining, polishing, deburring, and finishing operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and machining specifications.
• Inspect completed tooling and components to verify dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and readiness for production use.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems and determine the appropriate repair, adjustment, rework, or replacement.
• Respond to production tooling needs in a timely manner to help minimize downtime and production interruptions.
• Perform or assist with routine and preventive maintenance on tool-room machines and equipment.
• Safely use precision measuring instruments and machine-shop tools required to complete assigned work.
• Maintain tools, machines, equipment, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Follow established safety procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping expectations, and 5S standards.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous-improvement activities related to tooling performance, quality, reliability, and turnaround time.
• Cross-train with other Tool & Die personnel and share technical knowledge to strengthen tool-shop capability and coverage.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve tooling-related issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• High school diploma or GED; related technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Previous Tool & Die, machining, mold repair, or related skilled-trade experience.
• Experience operating manual machining equipment; CNC experience is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Working knowledge of shop math and precision measurements.
• Experience with molds, dies, fixtures, or production tooling in a manufacturing environment preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Lacy Pruitt

706-812-7835

lacy.pruitt@fnst.com

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