Senior Tool & Die Maker: Precision Dies & Tooling

M.S. Willett; Littlestown (Adams County); On-site; USD 52,348 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $38-$42

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life ins and short-term

8 holidays

PTO up to 200 hours/year

Leaves of absence

Tool allowance

Advanced training & career progression

Stability with a 95-year maker

Job summary

M.S. Willett Inc. — BLEMA North America seeks an experienced Tool and Die Maker to design, build, repair, and maintain precision tooling from drawings and CAD models.

Work includes dies, forming tools, jigs, and gauges with manual and CNC machining, heat treatment, and inspection to tight tolerances. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tooling, Journeyman certification, and strong knowledge of tool steels, GD&T, and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Tool and Die Maker in stamping/metals tooling
• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification or equivalent through apprenticeship
• Proficiency with manual machining equipment: mills, lathes, grinders
• Hands-on experience with wire EDM and/or sinker EDM processes
• Ability to read complex drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Thorough knowledge of tool steels and heat treatment
• Precision measurement skills to tolerances ±0.0005" or tighter
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and fit stamping dies, forming tools, jigs, fixtures from drawings
• Machining on manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, EDM
• Heat treat, harden, temper tool steel components to spec
• Inspect tooling with micrometers, dial indicators, CMM, optics
• Troubleshoot and repair dies to restore production readiness
• Perform die tryouts and adjust for dimensional accuracy
• Collaborate with design engineers on manufacturability and material selection
• Maintain records of die builds, repairs, and parts inventory
• Train and mentor junior toolmakers and apprentices

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

Journeyman Toolmaker

Manual machining

Wire/Sinker EDM

GD&T reading

Tool steels knowledge

Precision measurement

HS diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

CNC programming (Fanuc/Siemens)

Job description

M.S. Willett Inc. — BLEMA North America seeks an experienced Tool and Die Maker to design, build, repair, and maintain precision tooling from drawings and CAD models.

Work includes dies, forming tools, jigs, and gauges with manual and CNC machining, heat treatment, and inspection to tight tolerances. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tooling, Journeyman certification, and strong knowledge of tool steels, GD&T, and precision measurement.