Tool Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Tool & Die Maker

Full-Time | Manufacturing & Production

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on position is responsible for planning, fabricating, assembling, repairing, modifying, and troubleshooting a variety of tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing support equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong CNC machining experience, blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex tooling issues in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, modify, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, templates, and machine attachments.
• Interpret tool design prints, engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Plan machining operations, determine tooling requirements, and select appropriate materials and equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machine tools to manufacture tooling components.
• Perform tool tryouts, troubleshooting, rework, and repairs to support production requirements.
• Analyze tooling failures and manufacturing issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tool Design, Experimental, and Tooling departments to improve tooling performance and manufacturability.
• Recommend tooling design improvements, material substitutions, and cost-saving process enhancements.
• Prepare layouts, sketches, and documentation for tooling modifications and fabrication.
• Utilize advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, to support tooling design and machining operations.
• Maintain tooling records, reports, and documentation related to repairs, modifications, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC machine setup and operation experience.
• Previous Tool & Die Maker experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, datum structures, and engineering tolerances.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in advanced shop mathematics and trigonometry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Must be willing to work any shift.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing professional with experience in tool and die fabrication, CNC machining, tooling repair, and process improvement. This individual thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys solving complex tooling and manufacturing challenges.