Tool and Die Maker

Prospiant; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar is seeking a skilled machinist in Dallas, TX to build, repair, and maintain metal stamping tools used in production. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting metals, and setting up CNC or conventional machines to meet exact dimensions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication. This on-site, full-time position may include overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and using measurement devices.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Able to follow instructions and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Builds, repairs, and maintains metal stamping tools and dies.
• Plans maintenance schedules for dies and tools.
• Reads blueprints and setup instructions for tooling.
• Inspects dimensions and tolerances with calipers and micrometers.
• Operates CNC/NC tools and conventional machine tools as required.
• Troubleshoots equipment and restarts production to meet specs.
• Oversees tool repair and plant equipment maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimensional measurement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MPS Database

Job description

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• Posted on August 6, 2026

Locations

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Air Vent 4117 Pinnacle Point Drive Suite 400 Dallas, TX 45211, USA

• On-site
• OPERATIONS
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TOOLA003427

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds, repairs, and maintains metal stamping tools using machining operations and measuring instruments on pierce, form, deep draw, and progression dies.
• Plans, coordinates and records routine maintenance schedules for all dies and tools.
• Works from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions to create or modify tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures needed for production, assembly and quality control.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts, tools and dies, for conformance to specifications, using instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Conduct test runs with tools or dies to ensure parts meet specifications; adjust as necessary.
• Inspect tools and dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
• Understand heat-treating principles and be able to set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces, and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to harden.
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribe dimensions or finishes.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Inspect and troubleshoot production equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects and make necessary adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Fabricate and install parts required in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Maintain adequate preventative maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machining equipment used daily.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Core Competencies:

• Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for results.

Organizational Competencies: Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Agility, Active Listening and Understanding, Inclusive Decision Making, Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Steadfast Ethics, and Integrity, Creative Problem Solving, Broad Perspective

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access (MPS Data Base)
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to read blueprints and measurement devices.
• Ability to calculate dimensions, angles, degrees using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, rulers, and angle plates. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Travel Requirements: N/A

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Work Conditions: This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery, and may require lifting to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

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