Tool & Die Maker

The Tool and Die Maker fabricates, assembles, and repairs precision dies from raw steel stock. This role involves interpreting blueprints, operating conventional machine tools, and ensuring tooling meets quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to plan machining operations
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders
• Machine, assemble, repair, and modify progressive and multi-slide dies
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauge blocks
• Select appropriate metals and alloys based on application and heat tolerance
• Perform test runs to ensure tooling meets production requirements
• Identify quality issues and stop production when standards are not met
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, ISO/IATF, and company procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience fabricating dies for automated or related equipment
• Proficient with conventional machine tools and precision measuring instruments
• Experience with tool steel, aluminum, and other materials
• Understanding of tolerances, fits, and heat treatment effects
• Strong communication skills and basic math proficiency

Hourly Range: $32hr-$38hr

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

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