Senior Tool & Die Maker - Day Shift, Competitive Pay

Qualified Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker / Senior Machinist for a direct-hire role in Chesterfield, Virginia. The ideal candidate will design, fabricate, repair, and maintain tooling and dies, report to production leadership, and guide junior staff.

With 5–7 years of documented toolmaking or senior machining experience, you will work on precision tooling, utilize CNC milling, Wire EDM and Sinker EDM as needed, and help drive continuous improvement in production efficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of experience as Tool & Die Maker or Senior Machinist.
• Proficiency with manual machining equipment (mills, lathes, grinders).
• Ability to read technical blueprints, CAD drawings, and machining specs.
• Strong measurement skills with micrometers, calipers, indicators.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret CAD drawings, blueprints and job orders to determine specifications, dimensions and machine setups.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes and surface grinders; manufacture, repair, and modify tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures and molds.
• Perform routine tool maintenance and regrinding to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot press breakdowns and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and training to apprentices and team members.
• Collaborate with production staff to improve processes and tooling.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Quality control

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manual milling

Lathe

Surface grinder

CNC milling

Wire EDM

Sinker EDM

Job description

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker / Senior Machinist for a direct-hire role in Chesterfield, Virginia. The ideal candidate will design, fabricate, repair, and maintain tooling and dies, report to production leadership, and guide junior staff.

With 5–7 years of documented toolmaking or senior machining experience, you will work on precision tooling, utilize CNC milling, Wire EDM and Sinker EDM as needed, and help drive continuous improvement in production efficiency