Tool and Die Maker

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Tool & Die Maker in Columbus, Ohio, to design, build, repair, and maintain precision tooling and production equipment. You will read engineering drawings, set up mills, lathes, grinders, and perform precision measurements to ensure tight tolerances.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience with dies, molds, fixtures, and related tooling, plus strong GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Tool & Die Maker experience.
• Experience building, repairing, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting precision production tooling.
• Proficient with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC machinery.
• Strong GD&T reading and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, molds, fixtures, and other production equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Set up and operate precision machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and CNC machinery.
• Perform precision measuring and inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to develop and improve tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance, and production changes.
• Ensure all work meets established quality, safety, and dimensional standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

CNC Machining

Reading Drawings

Precision Measurement

Haas CNC

4-axis Machining

Multi-axis Machining

Tools

Manual Mills

Lathes

Surface Grinders

Drill Presses

CNC Machining

Job description

Job Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio

Our client is looking for a Tool and Die Maker to join their team. Our client specializes in precision metal fabrication, custom electronic enclosures, and deep-drawn components for a variety of industries.

The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for designing, building, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, molds, fixtures, and other equipment used in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, modify, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, molds, fixtures, and other production equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Set up and operate precision machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and CNC machinery.
• Perform precision measuring and inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to develop and improve tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance, and production changes.
• Ensure all work meets established quality, safety, and dimensional standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as a Tool & Die Maker.
• Demonstrated experience building, repairing, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting precision production tooling, including punches, dies, die components, fixtures, and related tooling.
• Strong toolroom machining background with extensive experience operating manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and other precision machining equipment.
• Proven CNC machining experience, including programming, setup, and operation of CNC lathes and machining centers; Haas experience preferred.
• Experience with 4-axis machining, mill‑turn equipment, and/or other multi‑axis machining applications.
• Ability to take tooling components from engineering drawings or concepts through programming, machining, grinding, inspection, fitting, assembly, and production prove‑out.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hardened tool steels and other materials commonly used in precision production tooling.
• Strong experience with precision measurement and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T while consistently achieving tight dimensional and geometric tolerances.