Tool and Die Maker

W3Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx insurance

401(k) with company matching

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker for our Queens Village, NY site. You will support precision metal stamping operations, work with progressive/multi-slide presses, and build, modify, repair, and maintain tooling. Apprentices and development-minded candidates are encouraged to apply.

You will read engineering drawings, set up lathes, mills, and grinders, and ensure tooling meets tight tolerances while adhering to safety and quality standards in a full-time, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training required.
• Experience in tool and die making or related machining is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, repair, and maintain precision tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Operate lathe, milling machine, and grinder to produce tooling components.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Prepare layouts and detailed drawings when required.
• Determine machining methods based on tooling requirements and available equipment.
• Meet established quality, dimensional, and production standards.
• Troubleshoot and adjust tooling to meet specs.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric calculations

Machining tolerances

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tool and die apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Location: Queens Village, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Setting: On-Site

Compensation: Depending on experience

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to support precision metal stamping operations. This position is suited for skilled tooling professionals with experience working with progressive, multi-slide (four-slide), and transfer press operations. The role involves building, modifying, repairing, and maintaining precision tooling, while working closely with experienced tool and die professionals. Apprentices and candidates looking to further develop their tooling expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, modify, repair, and maintain a variety of precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce tooling components.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, sketches, and tool designs to determine machining requirements.
• Prepare preliminary layouts, sketches, and detailed drawings when required.
• Determine appropriate machining and fabrication methods based on tooling requirements and available equipment.
• Work to established quality, dimensional, and production standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and adjustments to ensure tooling meets required specifications.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school or vocational school education required; completion of a tool and die apprenticeship is a plus.
• Previous experience in tool and die making or a related machining environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and sketches.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, including knowledge of geometric and trigonometric calculations used in machining.
• Ability to work accurately within close dimensional tolerances.
• Proficiency using precision measurement instruments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of machine shop practices, tooling, and machining operations.

Work Environment

• Full-time hourly position.
• On-site manufacturing environment.
• Precision machining and tooling work requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Opportunity for long-term career development within an established manufacturing organization.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Relocation assistance