Precision Tool Maker — CNC/CAD-CAM Die Building

South Coast Mold, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime availability

Job summary

South Coast Mold, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a skilled Tool Maker to build precision aluminum dies from CAD models and blueprints to finished tooling.

You will work across our shop with CNC and manual equipment to produce tight-tolerance dies for aerospace and automotive parts. Ideal candidates have experience in a machine shop or tool and die, with CNC programming and CAD/CAM proficiency, strong blueprint reading, and the ability to read prints and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or tool and die environment.
• CNC machining experience.
• CAD/CAM proficiency; capable with lathe, drilling, and grinding operations.
• Experience cutting aluminum.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Inspection and layout experience.
• Ability to design fixtures and set up work for machining.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Machine die components using CNC machining centers and manual milling machines.
• Cut aluminum and other tooling materials to print specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and CAD models.
• Program and run Mori Seiki CNC equipment using CAD/CAM.
• Design, fixture, and set up work for machining.
• Perform layout and inspection.
• Fit, assemble, and finish dies, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM

Blueprint reading

Manual milling

Lathe operations

Inspection

Fixture design

Machining setup

Aluminum material

Tools

Mori Seiki CNC

Mastercam

CAD/CAM software

Job description

South Coast Mold, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a skilled Tool Maker to build precision aluminum dies from CAD models and blueprints to finished tooling.

You will work across our shop with CNC and manual equipment to produce tight-tolerance dies for aerospace and automotive parts. Ideal candidates have experience in a machine shop or tool and die, with CNC programming and CAD/CAM proficiency, strong blueprint reading, and the ability to read prints and fixtures.