Part-Time Tool & Die Maker — Aerospace CAD & Precision

TUBE SPECIALTIES COMPANY; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned workspaces

Job summary

Tube Specialties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a part-time role on our Tool Room team in Tempe, AZ. The ideal candidate reads blueprints, machines precision tooling, and applies CAD/CAM insight to tooling and fixture work.

This hands-on position requires 3+ years of experience, CNC/Milltronics/Fadal exposure, and a strong focus on quality and safety. On-site work with 20–25 hours per week and opportunities to grow design skills with SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Tool Maker.
• Prior press work experience is required.
• CNC, CAM, Fadal and Milltronics experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and design tooling, dies, and assemblies.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM) to shape parts to precise dimensions.
• Fit, assemble, and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures using machine and hand tools.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.
• Run test cycles on completed tools and dies, inspect for defects, and make adjustments.
• Recommend design improvements to tooling and fixtures using CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Quality and safety mindset

Problem-solving

CAD design thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machines

Fadal

Milltronics

CAM

Job description

Tube Specialties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a part-time role on our Tool Room team in Tempe, AZ. The ideal candidate reads blueprints, machines precision tooling, and applies CAD/CAM insight to tooling and fixture work.

This hands-on position requires 3+ years of experience, CNC/Milltronics/Fadal exposure, and a strong focus on quality and safety. On-site work with 20–25 hours per week and opportunities to grow design skills with SolidWorks.