Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker 

Race Winning Brands| Full-Time|1st Shift | Mentor, Ohio

Benefits from day one. Work you can be proud of.  

About Race Winning Brands: 

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the automotive and powersports markets, covering engine, transmission, electronics and complementary components. With proud roots in US manufacturing, our family of iconic brands is trusted by enthusiasts, engine builders and racers alike. We’re committed to unwavering quality, passionate about performance and proud to give back to our communities. 

About the Brand:

Since 1941, Wiseco has been a leader in forged pistons and performance parts for automotive and powersports, from dirt bikes and snowmobiles to NHRA and NASCAR engines. Headquartered in a 150,000-square-foot facility in Mentor, Ohio, Wiseco is the only brand that produces pistons strictly using the forging process.   

As a Tool and Die Maker I, you'll help build, repair and modify the tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and molds our shop depends on. You'll work under the direct guidance of supervisors and senior Tool and Die Makers, learning the trade through hands-on work. Your work helps keep our production equipment accurate and running. 

What you’ll do: 

• Put safety first and never pass on a defect, no matter what leaves your hands. 
• Work like a pit crew and bring innovation to finding better, faster and smarter ways to work.
• Help build and repair basic machine shop tools using machining equipment and measuring instruments.
• Fabricate or help modify tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and molds from blueprints and sketches.
• Learn to calculate the dimensions and tolerances needed to set up machine tools, with review from senior Tool and Die Makers.
• Run basic lathes, grinders, milling and boring machines under supervision.
• Inspect finished work against blueprints and specifications and report any problems to senior staff.
• Take ownership of your work and look for ways to make it better.
• Help keep our workplace safe, organized and respectful.

What you bring:

• Passion for what you do and pride in your work. 
• A commitment to showing up, following through and doing the right thing.  
• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to 2 years of related experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication with both management and non-management associates.
• Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, CNC machine tools and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• A commitment to safety and quality.
• Passion for what you do and pride in your work.

Nice to have: 

Enrollment in, or willingness to enter, a tool and die or machinist apprenticeship program; prior shop, machining or mechanical experience; exposure to CAD/CAM software.

Why RWB:

• Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums 
• Shift differential pay (if applicable) 
• 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1 
• Paid time off 
• Paid personal days 
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting 
• Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year 
• Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid 
• Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse 
• Monetary award for perfect attendance 
• Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement 
• Paid parental leave 
• Wellness program with medical premium credit 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• $1,000 referral bonus 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.

How We Hire:

We respect your time and move quickly. Our hiring process is simple: apply, talk with our team, and if it’s a fit for us both, we’ll make an offer so you can get started. 

Ready to join the team? Apply to get started.