Tool & Die Maker - Day Shift

If you take pride in building precision tooling from the ground up and enjoy solving complex machining challenges, this is an opportunity to join a respected custom tool and die shop where craftsmanship still matters. You'll work on a wide variety of projects—not the same part day after day—and play a key role in creating the tools that keep manufacturing moving.

Whether you're an experienced Tool & Die Maker or have completed a formal apprenticeship and are ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people. This position is on-site in Laotto, IN.

Tool & Die Maker Compensation & Benefits:

• $26 to $38 - based on experience
• Day shift hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid apprenticeship and ongoing development opportunities
• Stable, long-term career with a growing precision manufacturer

Tool & Die Maker Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience using manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders
• Strong blueprint reading and technical drawing interpretation skills
• Experience with precision measuring equipment
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool & Die apprenticeship or formal technical training
• Technical degree or certification in Tool & Die
• CNC programming and machining experience
• Wire EDM and sinker EDM experience
• Experience building custom tooling, fixtures, molds, or dies

Tool & Die Maker Job Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models
• Build, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, and gauges
• Operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other precision machining equipment
• Assemble, fit, and adjust tooling components to exact specifications
• Test completed tooling to ensure quality, accuracy, and performance
• Modify existing tooling to improve functionality or support engineering changes
• Inspect finished work using precision measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

This isn't a high-volume production environment. Every project presents a new challenge, allowing you to apply your machining expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills. You'll join a team that values quality workmanship, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting customers across a variety of industries.

If you're looking for a stable company where your skills are valued and your craftsmanship makes a real impact, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!