What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Tool & Die Fabrication Specialist position at Taldeco?
What Your Day Looks Like
Step into a ground-up design-and-build environment supporting large OEM programs. As one of six new hires, you’ll move from concept to finished tooling—owning the craft that turns prints into flawlessly running dies.
Your Impact
- Create production-ready dies for multiple manufacturing applications, from first sketch to final tryout.
- Set up and run lathes, mills, and surface grinders to machine precision components.
- Form, cut, fit, assemble, spot, and draw dies to exacting standards.
- Shim, hand-fit, file, weld, and polish while holding tight tolerances throughout.
- Verify performance—inspect, measure, and test against specifications and quality targets.
- Partner with engineers and production teams to refine concepts and improve designs.
- Service, troubleshoot, and rebuild existing tools to extend life and performance.
- Document setups, changes, and repairs with clear, accurate records.
- Maintain safety-first habits and keep the work area clean, organized, and audit-ready.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining is a plus.
- Hands-on experience as a die maker or closely related tooling role in manufacturing.
- Deep familiarity with machining processes, tooling, and shop practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Strong analytical mindset, fine attention to detail, and creative problem solving.
- Clear communication and collaborative approach within cross-functional teams.
- Curiosity and adaptability to embrace new technologies and processes.
Core Proficiencies
- Progressive metal stamping and forming
- CNC machine setups and changeovers
- Tool, die, and mold repair
- Blueprint literacy and GD&T awareness
Join a shop where craftsmanship, precision, and collaboration build the dies that keep major OEM production moving.
Salary : $30 - $38