Die Build Technician: CNC Machining & Precision Die Repair

Toyota North America; France; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Relocation assistance

Vehicle purchase program

Job summary

Toyota North America seeks a Skilled Die Build Technician to repair and produce casting dies used to manufacture aluminum cylinder heads, supporting engine production across Toyota plants in North America. You will program using CAM and operate CNC equipment, and work on manual machines.

The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent machining experience, attention to detail, strong problem solving, and willingness to work shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in precision machining or 2 years of hands-on machining experience.
• Experience programming with CAM and operating CNC equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Experience with welding, grinding, and die finishing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program using CAM and operate CNC equipment.
• Operate lathe, mill and surface grinder.
• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Interpret mechanical blueprints and tolerances.
• Perform welding, grinding, machining, and hand finishing dies.
• Modify dies for surface quality and accuracy.
• Assemble and disassemble dies and components.
• Log daily work entries and communicate progress.
• Stand 10–12 hours per shift and work in non-climate-controlled environment (hot in summer, cool in winter).

Skills

CAM programming

CNC operation

Lathe operation

Milling

Surface grinding

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Precision Machining or 2 years of related experience

Military machining experience

Tools

CAM software

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

Toyota North America seeks a Skilled Die Build Technician to repair and produce casting dies used to manufacture aluminum cylinder heads, supporting engine production across Toyota plants in North America. You will program using CAM and operate CNC equipment, and work on manual machines.

The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent machining experience, attention to detail, strong problem solving, and willingness to work shifts including weekends.