Precision Tool & Die Technician

Smallpartsinc; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smallpartsinc is seeking a Tool & Die Technician responsible for hands-on fabrication and upkeep of dies, jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and gauges used across Production. You will work from blueprints and engineering specs, analyze metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to exacting standards.

The role requires independent expertise and close collaboration with Production Setup personnel, plus the ability to document work, report discrepancies, and assist in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Relevant machine setup/trade experience and/or training (level varies by classification).
• Ability to precision grind and hold .0002 in steel and carbide.
• Able to read, write, and speak fluent English; read blueprints.
• Ability to apply mathematics including probability, statistics, geometry, trig, fractions, percentages, ratios.
• Ability to measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and various gauges.

Responsibilities

• Maintains dies, tools, and gauges; performs reconstruction and repair of tooling used in Production.
• Builds new dies and tools from basic to complex specifications; may work alone or with assistants.
• Documents work, reports discrepancies, and modifies tooling procedures as approved.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and supports training of other Tool & Die staff.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Plex ERP system

SPC software

Job description

Smallpartsinc is seeking a Tool & Die Technician responsible for hands-on fabrication and upkeep of dies, jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and gauges used across Production. You will work from blueprints and engineering specs, analyze metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to exacting standards.

The role requires independent expertise and close collaboration with Production Setup personnel, plus the ability to document work, report discrepancies, and assist in