Job Description
Tool & Die Maker II, III
Indianapolis
10/13/26

Position Overview

 

dormakaba is seeking a First Shift (6:00AM - 2:30PM) Tool & Die Maker II based in Indianapolis, IN. The Tool & Die Maker II works from blueprints and sketches to create or modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and molds; builds and repairs custom machine shop tools using machining equipment and measuring instruments.

 

HOURLY HIRING RANGE: $27/hr. - $36/hr. Overtime may be mandatory as needed. (Base pay to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This position includes a competitive benefits package. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

 

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (details provided during interview)

 

What you will do

  • Operate machines, perform advanced quality inspections, troubleshoot equipment
  • Use precision measuring instruments for tool set-up, perform complex tool changes
  • Use hand tools, operate lathes, grinders, milling/boring machines, etc.
  • Design fixtures/jigs and templates to use as fabrication work aids
  • Train and develop others, perform daily 5S housekeeping

 

What we require

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in machine shop Tool & Die trade
  • Ability to perform advanced quality inspections

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

 

  • Sit or stand at will, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb, balance
  • Use hands/fingers to seize, hold, grasp, turn, and for fine manipulation
  • Push, pull, reach overhead at or below shoulder level; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Use close, distance, color, peripheral vision; perceive depth and adjust focus with or without correction
  • Communicate and maneuver effectively within a manufacturing environment

 

What we prefer

  • Previous Tool & Die Internship, apprenticeship/journeyman, education/training
  • Lean skills
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience

 

What we offer

  • Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options.  No waiting periods!
  • Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
  • Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
  • Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
  • Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
  • 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Legal Insurance
  • Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
  • Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

 

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

 

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!

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Company:  dormakaba USA Inc.