Precision Tool & Die Maker - 1st Shift Machinist

Stanley Black & Decker; Sedalia, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

Wellness program

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Sedalia, MO is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift to build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges used in manufacturing.

You will read blueprints, operate manual equipment, and perform precision fits to exact tolerances. The role requires 3–5 years of tool making or related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in tool making, machining, or tool and die work.
• 3–5 years of experience in tool making, die maintenance, machining, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and part specifications.
• Experience operating manual machine shop equipment.
• Knowledge of tool steels, die components, machining methods, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and dimensional issues in tooling and dies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, and gauges to support production requirements.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Perform fitting, assembly, alignment, and adjustment of tooling components to required tolerances.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tool drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Inspect tooling and components using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Support die maintenance, preventive maintenance, and tooling changeover activities.
• Work with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturability.
• Assist in root cause analysis of tooling failures, wear patterns, and dimensional issues.
• Recommend tooling improvements to enhance safety, quality, uptime, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, housekeeping expectations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives within the tool room and production areas.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certification or Tool & Die apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

CNC equipment

EDM

CAD drawings

Manual machining

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Sedalia, MO is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift to build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges used in manufacturing.

You will read blueprints, operate manual equipment, and perform precision fits to exact tolerances. The role requires 3–5 years of tool making or related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with supervision.