Onsite Tool & Die Maker — Precision Machinist

NextDeavor; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDeavor in Erlanger, KY is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain fixtures, molds, tools, and dies that keep production running. You will read blueprints, select materials, and set up machines to meet exact specifications.

You will work with the shop team to optimize processes, perform machining, welding, drilling, and inspection, and ensure tool integrity and uptime in a fast-paced environment onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Tool and Die Maker or in toolmaking roles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Proficient with measuring tools (tape, micrometer, calipers) and gages.

Responsibilities

• Build fixtures and machine parts using manual machining equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints to create new fixtures and parts.
• Inspect tools and dies for defects and ensure functionality.
• Maintain tools and machines; adjust parameters to meet specs; keep area safe and organized.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Milling machine

Lathe

Welding equipment

Job description

NextDeavor in Erlanger, KY is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain fixtures, molds, tools, and dies that keep production running. You will read blueprints, select materials, and set up machines to meet exact specifications.

You will work with the shop team to optimize processes, perform machining, welding, drilling, and inspection, and ensure tool integrity and uptime in a fast-paced environment onsite.