Tool and Die Maker

Jobot; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

Full-time role

Ownership & visibility

Job summary

Jobot, a California-based legacy manufacturing specialist, is hiring a Tool & Die Technician to maintain, repair, and improve tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures across the operation. You will read blueprints, operate manual mills and lathes, and work with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and uphold quality standards.

This full-time role offers competitive pay of $37–$40 per hour, full benefits, generous PTO, and a hands-on environment with real ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tool and die maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands on knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience in stamping, machining, or aerospace manufacturing is a strong plus.
• CNC machining and CAD familiarity preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and machine shop equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical issues to determine corrective actions.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble dies and tooling components.
• Operate manual machines including mills, grinders, lathes, and drill presses.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Design and fabricate new tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures as needed.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments to ensure acceptable tolerances.
• Assist with die setups, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Monitor tooling performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Blueprint reading

Tools

CNC machining

CAD familiarity

Fabrication skills

Job description

Salary: $37 - $40 per hour

A bit about us

Join a legacy manufacturing specialist known for delivering high-performance products to aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With advanced capabilities across silicone sealants and insulation components, our client operates from a modern California facility and serves a broad and critical customer base, while fostering innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous growth.

The Tool & Die Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures across our manufacturing operation. This role is critical to keeping equipment running safely, efficiently, and within quality standards while minimizing production downtime.

Why join us

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay and overall compensation package
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
• Stable, full time opportunity with a growing manufacturing company
• Hands on role with real ownership and visibility
• Collaborative team environment where your skills are valued every day

Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and machine shop equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical issues to determine corrective actions
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble dies and tooling components
• Operate manual machines including mills, grinders, lathes, and drill presses
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Design and fabricate new tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures as needed
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments to ensure acceptable tolerances
• Assist with die setups, adjustments, and changeovers
• Monitor tooling performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and scrap
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of tool and die maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands on knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience in stamping, machining, or aerospace manufacturing is a strong plus
• CNC machining and CAD familiarity preferred
• Welding and fabrication skills are a bonus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working around machinery, noise, oils, and hand and power tools

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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