Tool & Die Maker

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain precision tooling and solve complex production challenges.
• Design, manufacture, assemble, repair, modify, and sharpen dies, fixtures, gauges, and production tooling.
• Maintain and repair production equipment to ensure proper fit, function, and uptime.
• Select appropriate materials and prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, deburring, and finishing.
• Support new tooling development and modification of existing tools to improve performance.
• Machining & Technical Operations:
• Set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, presses, and related tooling.
• Read, interpret, and verify blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Perform layouts, machining, and inspections to tight tolerances (±0.0005 inches).
• Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy throughout the process.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement:
• Troubleshoot tooling and production equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Support manufacturing teams with root-cause problem solving.
• Identify and implement improvements to tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: Completion of a technical school machine tool apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Minimum of 10,000 hours of machining experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of machining operations and cutting tools, tooling design and fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and metal-forming processes. Advanced mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Strong math skills and ability to work with precision measurements. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Safety, Quality & Professional Expectations

• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime as required.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented, quality-driven environment.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing/tool room environment and may involve standing for extended periods, handling raw materials and tooling, exposure to machines, noise, and lifting of tooling and components.