Tool & Die Apprentice: Build Progressive Dies

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Stockton, CA. You will support the New Tooling department, work with journeymen on progressive dies, and help coordinate material orders and die builds.

This full-time, in-office role offers training, mentorship, and hands-on experience with stamping tools. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and pursue an apprenticeship, with several years in tool room machining and CAD drawing interpretation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Participation in Simpson Strong-tie’s Apprenticeship program and current enrollment in a college-level machine technology program required.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Tool & Die/Tool room machining.
• Minimum of 4 years experience with precision assembly methods and techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years experience stamping manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & blueprints; read, create, and interpret 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Strong communication and team skills for a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Build progressive stamping dies in collaboration with journeymen Tool & Die Makers.
• Coordinate material and component orders with project leads and deliveries.
• Report daily progress on machining projects and die builds to shop leads.

Skills

Tool & Die machining

Precision assembly

Reading blueprints

2D AutoCAD drawings

Engineering drawings interpretation

Team communication

Adaptability to fast-paced shop

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program participation

Enrolled in machine technology program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Stockton, CA. You will support the New Tooling department, work with journeymen on progressive dies, and help coordinate material orders and die builds.

This full-time, in-office role offers training, mentorship, and hands-on experience with stamping tools. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and pursue an apprenticeship, with several years in tool room machining and CAD drawing interpretation.