Precision Tool & Die Technician

Stanley Black & Decker; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on tools

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Sedalia, MO, seeks a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift to build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring production efficiency and quality. You will read blueprints, set up manually operated machines, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to improve tooling performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tool making experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of tool steels, die components, machining methods, and precision measurement techniques.

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.

Skills

Tool making

Machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/apprenticeship

Tools

CNC equipment

EDM

CAD drawings

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker in Sedalia, MO, seeks a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift to build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring production efficiency and quality. You will read blueprints, set up manually operated machines, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to improve tooling performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tool making experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail,