05542 - Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker

Employment Type

Direct Hire

Erlanger, Kentucky

Onsite

$68,000–$100,000 annually

1st Shift

Minimum 5 years of hands-on machining and alteration of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures, including manual machining

High school diploma or equivalent
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build fixtures and repair molds, jigs, fixtures, and tooling in an onsite machine shop.
The selected candidate will use manual machining equipment to make and modify tools and machine parts, interpret complex blueprints and schematics, and inspect finished work for dimensional accuracy and functionality. This role requires hands-on manual machining and toolroom experience.

Use manual machining equipment to build fixtures and produce tools and machine parts to specification.
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble molds, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Read and interpret blueprints and complex schematics, and draw basic shop prints as needed.
Perform drilling, tapping, and deburring using the appropriate tools and methods.
Apply welding and fabrication skills to repair tooling and improve work quality.
Inspect completed tools and dies for dimensional accuracy, defects, and damage that could affect functionality.
Measure parts using tape measures, scales, micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
Check machine and tooling setups regularly and verify proper operation.
Adjust machine settings, including speed, feed, and cutting path, to meet specifications.
Plan machining and repair steps and prepare the equipment and materials needed for each operation.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop and keep tools in good working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker.
Minimum of 5 years of experience machining and altering tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
Hands-on experience using manual machining equipment to build or repair tooling and fixtures.
Thorough knowledge of machine shop practices, machine tool operation, and how materials behave during machining.
Ability to apply shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and trigonometry.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, select the appropriate shop tools, and use precision measuring instruments.
Welding and fabrication skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work onsite in Erlanger, Kentucky, on first shift.

Onsite toolroom and machine shop in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Regular use of manual machining equipment, hand tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
Work includes fixture fabrication, tooling repair, machine setup, and inspection.
Employees follow established shop safety and housekeeping practices.

Key Competencies

Manual machining and toolroom practices

Tool, die, jig, and fixture fabrication and repair

Blueprint and schematic interpretation

Machine setup and cutting adjustments

Drilling, tapping, and deburring

Welding and fabrication

Precision measurement and inspection

Shop mathematics and machining sequence planning

Safety, organization, and attention to detail