What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool & Die Maker position at Richard, Wayne & Roberts?
Master Your Craft as a Tool & Die Expert in a High Performance Manufacturing Environment
Location: Arkansas (On site)
Compensation: $30-$33 per hour plus overtime relocation assistance & full benefits
Industry: Custom Metal Manufacturing / Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Components
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Report to: Engineering & Maintenance Manager
About The Company
Our client is a major U.S. manufacturing hub for a North American industrial group recognized for custom metal manufacturing and precision engineered heavy duty components. Based in Arkansas, the facility serves leading automotive, commercial vehicle, military, and agricultural manufacturers. With advanced capabilities in metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and assembly, the plant supports high visibility transportation products—and is known for innovation, modern equipment, and a strong culture of quality and teamwork.
About The Role
The organization is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker
Key Responsibilities
Send your resume immediately to mlecompte@rwr.com or call 713 358 7119 for a confidential conversation.
Location: Arkansas (On site)
Compensation: $30-$33 per hour plus overtime relocation assistance & full benefits
Industry: Custom Metal Manufacturing / Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Components
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Report to: Engineering & Maintenance Manager
About The Company
Our client is a major U.S. manufacturing hub for a North American industrial group recognized for custom metal manufacturing and precision engineered heavy duty components. Based in Arkansas, the facility serves leading automotive, commercial vehicle, military, and agricultural manufacturers. With advanced capabilities in metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and assembly, the plant supports high visibility transportation products—and is known for innovation, modern equipment, and a strong culture of quality and teamwork.
About The Role
The organization is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker
Key Responsibilities
- Technical expertise for equipment and tooling.
- Constructs or repairs tooling to
- Must have working knowledge of micrometers, calipers, tape measures, dial indicators, mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, multiple hand tools
- Directs and assists in tooling design and manufacture.
- Advanced blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T tolerancing to plan sequence of necessary operations to manufacturing tools.
- Controls machines
- Instructs trainees within the department
- Ability to set up die in press for tryout, repair details and set clearances.
- Recognize and makes changes when tooling improvements are needed, complete repairs
- High school diploma OR equivalent with 6 years of related verifiable experience. Graduation from certified/registered Tool & Die Apprenticeship program, preferred.
- Advanced knowledge and skills with all shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision grinding, polishing and fitting) and able to make parts to print. Advanced knowledge of manual machining skills including milling contours, engraving, turning threads, boring pockets; grinding flats, diameters, shoulders, slots, and dressing radii.
- Knowledge of tonnage, die clearance, holding pressure, metal stretch metallurgy and different types of tooling concepts and procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of APQP
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Send your resume immediately to mlecompte@rwr.com or call 713 358 7119 for a confidential conversation.
Salary : $30 - $33