Tool and Die Fabrication Specialist

Ready to build the tools that build everything else?

Do you enjoy transforming drawings into high‑precision jigs, fixtures, dies, machine tools, cutting tools, and gauges? Can you switch gears between toolmaking and production machining as a true job‑shop pro? If so, this role is for you.

Your impact

• Turn part prints into accurate tooling using both manual and toolroom machinery.
• Read blueprints; measure with calipers and micrometers; verify tolerances; and modify existing tooling when necessary.
• Keep the toolroom audit‑ready: sharpen tools, confirm toolholders are in good condition, and return items to drawers/shelves prepared for use.
• Log tooling in/out and help maintain inventory by repairing items or initiating requisitions for replacement parts, tools, and hardware.
• Set up and operate lathes and other toolroom machines to create form tools, taps, drills, and holders; perform grinding as required.
• Build complete setup kits for any machine to accelerate changeovers.
• Dial‑in machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and material flow.

Must‑haves

• Preferred background: heading experience within the fastener industry.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality system expectations.
• Calm, clear communicator—phone, email, written notes, and face‑to‑face—with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Organized multitasker who moves quickly between priorities with minimal errors/omissions.
• Strong deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific technical problems.
• Ability to adjust machine parameters and perform basic maintenance on heading equipment.
• Competence reading blueprints and using micrometers and calipers.
• Always follows OSHA and company safety procedures.

Onsite collaboration

Work closely with production from a single, 100% onsite location to keep tooling available and reliable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
• Ability to continuously stand and move through 8–10-hour shifts.
• 100% onsite. One work location.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.