Precision Tool & Die Technician

Wabtec Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Tool and Die Technician in Jackson, TN to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain dies, jigs, gauges, and weld fixtures used in production. You will read drawings, use mills and lathes, and ensure tight tolerances and uptime.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement with collaboration across Engineering and Production. Applicants should have strong fixture experience and proficient machining skills; expect competitive benefits and a path for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Technical associate’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in fixture design and welding applications.
• Proficient with manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and repair a variety of production tooling including dies, jigs, gauges, and weld fixtures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with tooling and fixtures to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams with fixturing solutions that enhance product quality and throughput.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and engineering drawings to ensure tooling accuracy.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and surface plates.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and documentation on all tooling and fixtures.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement continuous improvements to fixture and die design for manufacturability and safety.
• Assist with setup and alignment of weld fixtures to ensure proper part location and weld integrity.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in the Tool Room.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Skills

Fixture design

Welding

Machining

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical associate’s degree

High school/GED

Tools

CNC machining

Manual machining

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Tool and Die Technician in Jackson, TN to design, fabricate, repair, and maintain dies, jigs, gauges, and weld fixtures used in production. You will read drawings, use mills and lathes, and ensure tight tolerances and uptime.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement with collaboration across Engineering and Production. Applicants should have strong fixture experience and proficient machining skills; expect competitive benefits and a path for