Tool & Die Machinist

Description

Department: Manufacturing / Tool Room
Reports To: Tool Room Supervisor / Plant Manager
Classification: Hourly - Union Position (per Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Union Affiliation: IAMS International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 

Allstate Can, a division of The Ohio Art Company, is in search of a Tool & Die Machinist. This position will be required to work 4 days a week (M-Th 6a-4:30pm) with overtime potential on Fridays. 

The Tool & Die Machinist is responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other precision components to support production and ensure high-quality manufacturing operations. This role requires strong technical skills, precision machining capabilities, and adherence to safety and quality standards. As a union position, the machinist is covered under a collective bargaining agreement that governs wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, CAD files, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, EDM, etc.
• Manufacture, assemble, and test precision dies, molds, and tooling used in production.
• Perform maintenance and repair of existing tools and dies to prevent downtime.
• Conduct inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring tools to verify part conformity.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to modify tools for improved performance.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces and comply with safety standards.
• Document work performed, including material usage and job tracking records.
• Follow union safety regulations, shift schedules, and workplace protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); technical trade school or apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience as a machinist or tool & die maker.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, blueprint reading, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience operating manual machining equipment.
• Understanding of heat treating, material types, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with OSHA and union safety guidelines.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMS contract).
• Work to be performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in confined or elevated spaces.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities per seniority and operational need.
• Company-offered medical and life insurance plans & Union-sponsored dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Paid holidays, vacation, and other time off as outlined in the CBA.