Precision Tool & Die Apprentice

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking an entry-level Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Texas to train and prepare you for maintaining tooling in the plant. You will assist technicians and work under direct supervision of the Lead and Supervisor, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role covers tooling maintenance, jig and fixture building, and reading prints to set up machines such as Mills, Lathes, and surface grinders. This position offers hands-on growth in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade school/mechanical training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop practices.
• Ability to read prints and process instructions.
• Strong math, reading, and measurement using calipers and micrometers.
• Good safety awareness and quality orientation.
• 1+ years in fabrication or machine shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tooling to ensure quality production parts.
• Build jigs and fixtures to support production.
• Read and interpret prints and process instructions.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems at the press.
• Perform routine service of tooling and prep blocks and tooling blanks.
• Perform component die maintenance and die assembly.
• Set up and operate Mills, Lathes, and surface grinders to machine components.
• Verify conformance with specs using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators.
• Document die history and update work records.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Machine Shop Experience

Read Prints

Tooling & Die Maintenance

Calipers & Micrometers

Safety & Quality

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school/mechanical training preferred

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

Daikin Comfort is seeking an entry-level Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Texas to train and prepare you for maintaining tooling in the plant. You will assist technicians and work under direct supervision of the Lead and Supervisor, with a focus on safety and quality.

The role covers tooling maintenance, jig and fixture building, and reading prints to set up machines such as Mills, Lathes, and surface grinders. This position offers hands-on growth in a high-volume manufacturing environment.