3rd Shift Tool & Die Maker

JV MANUFACTURING; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime & shift diff

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Modern equipment

Job stability

Career development

Job summary

JV Manufacturing, a third-generation family-owned precision tooling and stamping company in Natrona Heights, PA, seeks a senior Tool & Die Maker to read blueprints, set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, and maintain tight tolerances on high-speed tooling projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and press teams in a clean shop environment, participate in continuous improvement, and apply your knowledge of carbide tooling and hardened materials to ensure top-quality dies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Tool & Die making experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with carbide and hardened materials.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and specifications.
• Perform precision machining using manual/CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.
• Work with hardened steels, carbide, and other tool steels.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and press teams to optimize die and tooling performance.
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure tooling meets quality standards.
• Work as a team or individual in a clean manufacturing environment.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Tool & Die Maker experience

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Carbide materials knowledge

Precision measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship/technical training in Tool & Die or Machining

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Plant 15null
Natrona Heights, PA 15065, USA

Description

JV Manufacturing is a third-generation, family-owned precision manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience designing and building high-quality tooling and stamped components. We specialize in high-speed, high-production progressive dies, including carbide tooling, and partner closely with customers across multiple industries. Our culture values craftsmanship, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and specifications
• Perform precision machining using manual/CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment
• Work with hardened steels, carbide, and other tool steels
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and press teams to optimize die and tooling performance
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure tooling meets quality standards
• Work as a team or individual in a clean manufacturing environment.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements
• Support continuous improvement and preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Tool & Die Maker (progressive stamping experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of die construction, repair, and troubleshooting
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T
• Experience working with carbide and hardened materials
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completion or technical training in Tool & Die or Machining
• Experience in high-speed, high-volume stamping environments
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities, shift differential, and work life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays
• Clean, well-maintained shop with modern equipment
• Stable, long-term employment with a respected family-owned manufacturer
• Opportunities in apprenticeships, career development, or to mentor apprentices and support the next generation of toolmakers

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