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Precision Tool

CoorsTek
CoorsTek Salary
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Precision Tool & Die MakerResponsible for the fabrication and assembly of complex compacting tooling and other related production tooling to supplied prints.

  • Works independently following approved work instructions in the creation of high quality tooling and fixtures for the production of ceramic parts.
  • Analyzes, plans, sets up and performs all machine and bench operations necessary to make, alter, or repair complex tools; (i.e. compaction tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, injection molds or gauges of complex designs).
  • Operates Manual and CNC lathes and mills, grinders/Jig grinders and Sinter and Wire EDM, in the production of complex compaction tooling, fixtures, and specialty cutters.
  • Reads and understands complex/ complicated blueprints and diagrams, hand finishes and fits tooling (i.e. hand-radiusing) to close tolerances (.0002" range) for the creation of current or new tooling fixtures.
  • Programs minimum of three axis CNC machines.
  • Utilizes all types of handheld measurement devices such as micrometers and calipers as well as more technical equipment such as a CMM.
  • Maintains competency in state of the art machine programming technology.
  • May maintain departmental tooling inventory as required.
  • Provides training/ cross-training in equipment and process operations as required ensuring compliance of quality and safety standards.
  • Assists engineering or other technical personnel in the design of new systems, processes, products, or equipment by working on segments of development projects either independently or in a team setting as required.
  • May act as 'go-to' person in the absence of team lead or supervisor when assistance with procedures, equipment or information is needed.
  • Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned.
  • May work any and all shifts/days as required.

Job Requirements:

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years applicable experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must have working knowledge of tool steels and carbides.
  • Familiar with geometric tolerancing and dimensioning (GD&T)
  • May need to have knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Target Hiring Range

: USD USD 34.87

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us

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