Precision Tool & Die Maker — CNC & Die Design Expert

Check-Mate Industries; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Check-Mate Industries in West Babylon, NY seeks a skilled Tool and Die Maker with journeyman status or completion of a formal apprenticeship. The role builds, repairs, and maintains dies, fixtures, and tooling per designs and control plans, and requires reading prints, using precision measuring tools, and setting up CNC machines.

The candidate will analyze specifications, layout stock, and ensure dimensions meet tolerances. Strong safety practices and the ability to lead small teams are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker and/or completion of an apprenticeship (4 years) or advanced manufacturing certificate, followed by at least 4 years of on‑the‑job training.
• 5 years experience in the trade; emphasis on small precision stampings from progressive dies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (preferred).
• Knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and EDM (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct test runs to ensure parts meet specs and adjust as needed.
• Cut, shape, and trim blanks to specified dimensions using hand and power tools.
• File, grind, shim, and fit parts for proper assembly.
• Assemble dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine tools and hand tools.
• Inspect dies for smoothness, conformance, and defects.
• Position and secure machined parts on surfaces with fixtures and clamps.
• Measure and lay out stock using calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinders as required.
• Polish surfaces and finish tools or dies.
• Study drawings and specs to plan operations.

Skills

Read tool & die designs

Shop math & trig

Use precision measuring tools

CNC setup & operation

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die

Apprenticeship (4 yrs) / cert

English proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

EDM

Job description

Check-Mate Industries in West Babylon, NY seeks a skilled Tool and Die Maker with journeyman status or completion of a formal apprenticeship. The role builds, repairs, and maintains dies, fixtures, and tooling per designs and control plans, and requires reading prints, using precision measuring tools, and setting up CNC machines.

The candidate will analyze specifications, layout stock, and ensure dimensions meet tolerances. Strong safety practices and the ability to lead small teams are valued.