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DFC Manufacturing Group Skilled Trades Training Program

DFC Manufacturing Group

Multiple locations

Summary description:
DFC Manufacturing Group is offering a Department of Defense SkillBridge training opportunity for transitioning service members interested in pursuing a career in skilled trades and manufacturing.This 180-day, hands-on training program provides structured experience in die making, including tooling, assembly, and production processes. Participants will work alongside experienced team members to develop mechanical skills, safety awareness, and an understanding of manufacturing operations.This program is a training opportunity and not a traditional employment role. Service members remain on active duty and continue to receive pay and benefits from the Department of Defense during participation.
Job description:
Participants in this SkillBridge program will receive hands-on training in die making within a production environment. Training will include:Reading and interpreting CAD drawings, layouts, and job ticketsMeasuring, cutting, bending, and installing steel ruleAssembling dies, strippers, and related toolingUsing hand tools and specialized equipment safelyPerforming visual and dimensional quality inspectionsIdentifying defects and supporting troubleshooting effortsMaintaining organized work areas and following production workflowsDocumenting work completed in ERP or production systemsThe program follows a structured 180-day training progression, beginning with safety and foundational skills and advancing toward independent contribution. Participants will be evaluated based on safety, technical skill development, quality, and overall readiness.
This is a DoD SkillBridge training program. Participants remain on active duty and are not employees during the training period.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Must be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program and have command approval. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and willingness to learn hands-on mechanical skills required.

Pay varies by location

Georgia

Typical pay $50K – $72K/yr

Median pay: $60K/yr

What Tool and Die Makers typically earn in Georgia — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Illinois

Typical pay $47K – $75K/yr

Median pay: $61K/yr

What Tool and Die Makers typically earn in Illinois — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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