Tool & Die Maker

TOOL & DIE MAKER

Our Client in York, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of precision metal stampings for the automotive, medical, and electrical connector industries.Their products support a wide range of advanced applications, including EpiPens, blood collection devices, hybrid vehicles, and surgical instruments. They are committed to delivering innovative, high-precision manufacturing solutions and continuously seek skilled, motivated individuals to join our team.Seeking candidates for 1

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Position Summary: Toolmaker

Looking for a highly skilled Toolmaker to design, fabricate, and maintain precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. In this role, you will analyze technical specifications, operate various machine tools, and perform critical repairs to ensure high-quality production standards and minimal downtime.

Job Description

Develop tooling to First Article standards while maintaining required tolerances to ensure proper qualification of stamped products. Meet all quality, efficiency, and production expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate & Assemble: Read and interpret blueprints or CAD drawings to build precision

tools and complex progressive dies.

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate stamping presses and other related machinery,

including lathes, mills, and grinders.

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose die issues during production and perform necessary

repairs or maintenance.

• Quality Inspection: Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify that finished parts

meet tolerances as tight as .0001".

• Collaboration: Work with engineering and production teams to improve tooling

performance and manufacturing efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5-10+ years of experience in tool and die making or a completed state approved apprenticeship.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

(GD&T), and precision measuring instruments

• Knowledge Base: Thorough understanding of machine shop practices, mechanical

principles, machining operations, and material characteristics.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED; vocational certificate in tool and die making preferred

**Physical Requirements: **

Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.)

Schedule(s):

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

2nd Shift*: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:30 am

*Off-shift employees are eligible for a 10% shift differential on top of base wage

Wage and Benefits

Company offers competitive compensation and excellent company benefits. Starting wages are based on skills and experience.

• Benefit package includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Life insurance and Sort-Term Disability package

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Takisawa)