Tool and Die Maker II – 2nd Shift

Schaeffler

Tool and Die Maker II working at Schaeffler to assemble and manufacture prototypes and tools. Collaborating with project managers and engineers while ensuring safety and quality.

Posted 7/14/2026full-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 adhering to safety and production standards. Skilled in using precision measuring equipment and interpreting technical drawings to ensure quality and functionality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Precision Gaging and Measuring EquipmentBlueprint Reading and InterpretationManually Operated Machine ToolsSafety and Production ComplianceMaterial Parts and Resource Management

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Hard Skills

Assembling Product SamplesManufacturing PrototypesUsing Measuring InstrumentsOperating LathesOperating MillsOperating GrindersQuality Testing RoutinesInterpreting Geometric TolerancingWorking with Metric Measurement SystemIdentifying Defects

Soft Skills

Following Written InstructionsFollowing Verbal InstructionsGood Visual AcuityCooperation with Project ManagersAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Power ToolsConventional Micrometers

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Construction PlansWork OrdersSample PlansMedium-Heavy Object LiftingSafety Rules

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 own assignment
Prepare all relevant tools, machines and parts according to the defined sample plans and produce and/or assemble series of parts, components, products, systems or tools
Perform sight checks, functionality or quality test routines and take over respective documentation
Support and cooperate with accountable Project Manager or Engineers in the analyses of samples
Follow all safety and production rules and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

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.
Experience with a wide variety of manually operated machine tools including lathes, mills and grinders (OD/ID and Surface).
Skilled in the use of reading blueprints and interpreting dimensions and geometric tolerancing.
Understand and able to work with the Metric measurement system.
Experience working with power tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Hiring Bonus: $1,500 paid out in steps