Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

A Tool & Die Maker creates and maintains tools, dies, jigs and fixtures in accordance with company manufacturing procedures and safety policies. This position is for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm), but will train on 1st.

• Determines process, materials, and machines needed to repair parts and bring them back in line with specifications

• Computes dimensions, plan layout and determine assembly method and sequence of operations for repairing parts
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
• Sets up and operates required machines to repair parts successfully and safely
• Verifies that repaired parts conform to specifications
• Records tooling modifications and history
• Polishes and refinishes parts as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate or degree in Industrial Technology or related field preferred

• 5 years tool room experience

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Advanced math skills, including ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Intermediate reading skills
• Working knowledge of lathes, mills and other industrial equipment used in the machine / tool & die shop
• Ability to create and modify CNC programs

BEHAVORIAL:

• Willingness and ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies
• Attention to detail
• Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety
• Ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, supervisors, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors when called upon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sufficient manual dexterity to successfully use a computer.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 10 hours per day, and make frequent trips from the manufacturing area to the office area.
• Ability to independently lift UP to 50 pounds as needed and lift 50 pounds with the aid of hoists and other equipment.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including other shifts and weekends, as required per the needs of the business.

The total rewards that you receive as a CDC employee go far beyond the paycheck. From competitive health and wellness insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe in investing in our employees is investing in our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

CDC does not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)