Tool And Die Maker (Relocation – Virginia Beach)

Aerotek; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension

Relocation assistance

Night shift differential

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Specialist to interpret specifications and determine materials and machinery for fabrication of parts and molds. The role emphasizes precision in toolmaking, surface grinding, EDM, and mold maintenance in a climate of high-quality expectations.

The position is based in Bowling Green, KY and involves night shifts with a fully onsite shop, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including relocation support for a Virginia Beach

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive die tool and die making experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 and 5 axis CNC skills for mill or lathe.
• Extensive knowledge of cutting tool geometry for various tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Utilize toolmaker skills with shop equipment to make parts to print.
• Grind surfaces, fit assemblies, and integrate into mechanisms using a surface grinder.
• Operate advanced machining to mill contours, engrave, turn threads, bore pockets, grind features.
• Maintain tolerances and finish requirements for tools, gauges, fixtures.
• Knowledge of trigonometry and precision measuring instruments.
• Work independently with minimal guidance in a team.
• Set up and assemble new equipment for new/existing product lines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on injection molds, including electrical and hydraulic.
• Reverse engineer and manufacture mold components; rebuild hot runner systems.
• Perform complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs; basic TIG welding for touch-ups.

Skills

Tool and die making

Surface grinding

EDM

Injection molding

Progressive die

Manual milling

5-axis CNC

Detail cutting geometry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Job description

Job Title: Tool and Die Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Tool and Die Specialist to interpret specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and determine the materials and machinery required for fabricating parts and molds.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA, WE WILL COVER FULL RELOCATION

Responsibilities

• Utilize a complete set of toolmaker skills with all shop equipment, including milling, lathe, precision grinding, polishing, and fitting, to make parts to print.
• Grind flat and contoured surfaces, fit assemblies together, and integrate them into mechanisms using a surface grinder.
• Employ advanced manual machining skills, such as milling contours, engraving, turning threads, boring pockets, grinding flats, diameters, shoulders, slots, and dressing radii.
• Maintain close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements to ensure the highest quality workmanship on all tools, gages, and fixtures with minimal scrap.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and possess comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and inspection equipment.
• Work occasionally independently with minimum guidance in a team environment.
• Set up and assemble new equipment, supporting manufacturing and engineering on new and existing product lines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on injection molds, including electrical and hydraulic components.
• Reverse engineer and manufacture mold components within time limitations and rebuild complete hot runner systems.
• Perform complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs, and demonstrate basic welding skills (TIG, Micro) for minor touch-up work.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in tool and die making, surface grinding, EDM, injection molding, progressive die, and manual milling.
• 4+ years of experience with progressive die tool and die making.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4 and 5 axis CNC skills for mill or lathe.
• Extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials.
• Ability to multitask and run multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.
• Experience with sinker EDM.
• Ability to complete complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive compensation with extensive benefits such as health insurance effective within one month of start, multiple bonus opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, and a pension. Work in a state-of-the-art tool shop with most equipment being less than 10 years old. Benefit from a comprehensive relocation assistance package, including a relocation coach to help understand the area and the move. Enjoy a climate-controlled shop environment with all tools supplied by the company and a 7.5% night shift differential.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled environment with a 12-hour night shift from 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM. The schedule is as follows: Week One – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday; Week Two – Wednesday, Thursday. The role involves frequent standing and occasional walking or sitting, with activities like handling objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bowling Green, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 – $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bowling Green,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.