At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. 
 
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people 
 
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
 
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. 

Job Description:

AriensCo is excited to be hiring a Journeyworker Tool & Die Maker at our Brillion, WI location! In this role, you’ll lay out, machine, fit, assemble, and finish high-quality stamping dies, gauges, and fixtures that support our manufacturing excellence

DAY TO DAY...

• Find design flaws prior to tool build and correct them accordingly
• Compute dimensions, plans machining operations, layout, and assembly operations
• Utilize machining software programs to use or construct CAD data to build tool paths for CNC machining
• Set up and operate machine tools such as saws, lathes, milling machines, radial drill presses, shapers, welders and punch grinders, to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as Wire EDM machines
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining by other workers
• Lifts machined parts and position them for assembly on worktable or surface plate
• Verify dimensions, clearances, and alignments of members and parts in die
• Work out on the production floor and accurately troubleshoot problems with stamping tooling and fixtures, make recommendations, and act on recommendations
• Works to tolerances as close as .0001
• Fit and assemble cam operated mechanisms for lateral movement of part of die
• Connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electric and hydraulic component.
• Dismantle die and repair or replace parts

QUALIFICATIONS...

• Completion of a State Licensed Journeyworker Apprenticeship Program required
• Experience reading blueprints of dies and part prints, die models, templates, and prototype parts and visualizes shape, mechanical structure, and operation of die
• Ability to construct tooling without blueprints from a Tool Designer, and is capable of working independently with no managerial supervision
• Ability to read resultant “G-Code” to ensure quality results after machining
• Possess problem solving and trouble-shooting skills in relation to all types of tooling

WORK ENVIRONMENT...

• Ability to stand and/or walk for 8+ hours a day
• Must be able to use hands to position parts in place
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
 
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.  AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays