Lead Tool & Die Maker — Precision CNC & Heat-Treat

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA

401k with company match

Life Insurance

PTO days

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to design and craft machine parts by analyzing specifications, setting up and operating tools, and repairing dies, fixtures, and gauges to optimize production.

The role requires strong blueprint reading, CNC proficiency, and tolerance control to ±0.0002. Focus on safe operations, quality, and continuous improvement within Tool Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Well-versed in analyzing and interpreting blueprints, sketches, models, and descriptions.
• Ability to hold a tolerance as close as +/-0.0002.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders, blueprints, sketches, models, and/or descriptions to visualize shape of a part or tool and determine material required
• Inputs dimensions, plan layout, and determines assembly method of sequence of operation
• Responsible for heat treating all parts
• Cuts, shapes, and trims prototypes to specified length or shape by using appropriate Tool Room equipment
• Layout stock for machining
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Inspects and verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances
• Responsible for setting up and running water jets
• Examines current or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part
• Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product
• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe condition or practice to your supervisor
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tolerance ±0.0002

CNC equipment

Hydraulics

Welding

Pneumatics

Brazing & soldering

Microsoft Office

CMM systems

3D modeling

CAD software

Education

Associate's Degree in Machine Tool & Die or Toolmaker Journeyman's Card

Tools

CNC equipment

Microsoft Office

CMM systems

3D Modeling

CAD Software

Job description

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to design and craft machine parts by analyzing specifications, setting up and operating tools, and repairing dies, fixtures, and gauges to optimize production.

The role requires strong blueprint reading, CNC proficiency, and tolerance control to ±0.0002. Focus on safe operations, quality, and continuous improvement within Tool Manufacturing.