Tool and Die Maker II

Schaeffler

. Assemble and manufacture product samples, prototypes, tools and/or systems according to work plans, work orders and specifications .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in assembling and manufacturing product samples and prototypes while ensuring adherence to safety and production standards. Skilled in using precision measuring equipment and interpreting construction plans and blueprints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Precision Gaging EquipmentBlueprint ReadingManual Machine Tool OperationQuality TestingSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Assembling ProductsManufacturing PrototypesMeasuring InstrumentsVisual AcuityDefect IdentificationLifting Medium-Heavy ObjectsInterpreting DimensionsGeometric TolerancingPower Tool OperationMetric Measurement System

Soft Skills

Following InstructionsCooperation

Tools & Technologies

LathesMillsGrindersPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociates Degree in Machine Tool TechnologyAssociates Degree in Engineering TechnologyCertified Journeyman Card

Industry Keywords

Construction PlansWork OrdersSample PlansQuality Test Routines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble and manufacture product samples, prototypes, tools and/or systems according to work plans, work orders and specifications
Recognize and decode construction plans, relevant drawings and work orders
Ensure availability of material parts and resources needed to accomplish assignments
Prepare relevant tools, machines and parts according to defined sample plans
Produce and/or assemble series of parts, components, products, systems or tools
Perform sight checks, functionality or quality test routines and document results
Support and cooperate with the accountable Project Manager or Engineers in sample analyses
Follow safety and production rules and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to use instruments for measuring and to identify defects
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
Experience in the use of precision gaging and measuring equipment including ID, OD Depth and conventional micrometers
Good visual acuity
Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Preferred: Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or a Certified Journeyman Card
Preferred: Experience with a wide variety of manually operated machine tools including lathes, mills and grinders (OD/ID and Surface)
Preferred: Skilled in reading blueprints and interpreting dimensions and geometric tolerancing
Preferred: Understanding of and ability to work with the Metric measurement system
Preferred: Experience working with power tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

2nd and 3rd shift premium available
Hiring Bonus: $1,500 paid out in steps
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Additional benefit offerings available through Schaeffler Benefits
Development opportunities