What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Tooling & Die Fabrication Specialist position at Onward Search?
Picture your day beginning in a well-equipped toolroom, where precision and craftsmanship guide each decision. As a Precision Tooling & Die Fabrication Specialist working on-site with our manufacturing partner, you’ll turn complex drawings and I.G.E.S. files into production-ready tools and dies—then see them perform on the floor. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity designed for makers who own their craft and want a path to long-term impact.
What you’ll handle- Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and specialty machinery to exact specifications.
- Run the full suite of toolroom equipment—and coach others on safe, effective operation.
- Independently take tools from drawing or I.G.E.S. file through final assembly, following established methods.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams, vendors, and customers to ensure quality and throughput.
- Troubleshoot tool repairs and accelerate vendor-supported fixes when needed.
- Journeyman card or 8 years of relevant hands-on experience.
- Proven ability to produce tooling directly from drawings or I.G.E.S. files using proper practices.
- Expert measurement skills with a track record of machining to tight tolerances.
- Comfort operating CNC machinery, mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and heat-treat equipment.
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Program
- Commuter Benefit
- eLearning and Ongoing Training
- Education Reimbursement
Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.
Employment details- On-site role with a manufacturing client
- Temp to Perm path
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and drug screening, along with background checks.
How we’ll support youApply today and our team will reach out to review next steps, prepare you for interviews, and advocate for your success throughout the hiring process.
Salary : $35 - $39