Tool and Die maker

gpac; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join a growing manufacturing team in Brookings, South Dakota. This role focuses on building, repairing, and troubleshooting progressive and compound dies in a fast-paced production environment.

You will determine layouts and machining sequences, manufacture and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies, and perform setups on CNC and manual equipment while maintaining strict tolerances. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with tool & die, metal stamping, and precision machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with CNC programming software such as GibbsCAM or Esprit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine material layouts, machining sequences, setups, and work holding methods for tooling and component production.
• Manufacture and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.
• Plan and perform setups and operations on conventional and CNC equipment, selecting tools, feeds, speeds, coolants.
• Operate CNC equipment and adjust to maintain part specifications.
• Assemble, fit, modify, troubleshoot tooling, dies, fixtures and related equipment.
• Set up, test, adjust forming or production tooling and correct tooling issues.
• Develop, modify, load, and verify CNC programs for vertical machining equipment.

Skills

Tool & Die background

Manual & CNC machining

Troubleshoot tooling issues

Mechanical aptitude

Communication & teamwork

Tools

GibbsCAM

Esprit

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join a growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trades professional with experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting progressive and compound dies in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate material layouts, machining sequences, setups, and work holding methods for tooling and component production
• Manufacture and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies
• Plan and perform setups and operations on a variety of conventional and CNC machine-shop equipment, selecting appropriate cutting tools, feeds, speeds, coolants, and lubricants based on material and required tolerances
• Operate CNC machining equipment and perform adjustments as necessary to maintain required part specifications

• Assemble, fit, modify, and troubleshoot tooling, dies, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Set up, test, and adjust forming or production tooling; identify the source of tooling issues and make appropriate corrections to achieve required product specifications
• Develop, modify, load, and verify CNC programs used on vertical machining equipment
• Perform additional machining, tooling, maintenance, or production-support activities as required by operational needs

Qualifications

• Strong background in tool & die, metal stamping, and precision machining.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling issues and perform precision fitting and assembly.
• Experience with CNC programming software such as GibbsCAM or Esprit is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.