Tool & Die Machinist - Precision CNC Mastery & Growth

The Steel Network; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn new skills

Professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Safety and mastery training

Job summary

The Steel Network is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Machinist in Durham, NC to support tooling design, maintenance, and repair for precision steel framing products. You will work with CNC equipment, punches, dies, and related tooling, collaborating with engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing.

You will contribute to process planning, measurement, and documentation, while upholding safety and quality standards in a People First environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with CNC software and machinery.
• Experience operating grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience maintaining and repairing punch and die tooling is preferred.
• Hands-on work experience in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC machinery, grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Take precise measurements and perform calculations required for manufacturing.
• Develop effective manufacturing plans based on specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Maintain and repair punch and die tooling.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including engineering, production, and quality assurance.
• Maintain detailed records of project progression and equipment maintenance.

Skills

CNC machinery

Machining equipment

Mathematics

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tooling maintenance

Hands-on work

Tools

CNC software

Grinders

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

The Steel Network is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Machinist in Durham, NC to support tooling design, maintenance, and repair for precision steel framing products. You will work with CNC equipment, punches, dies, and related tooling, collaborating with engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing.

You will contribute to process planning, measurement, and documentation, while upholding safety and quality standards in a People First environment.