Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Precision Resource; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Long-tenured team

Job summary

Precision Resource Huntington Beach is seeking a dedicated Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to ensure tooling readiness for high‑precision production. You will perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting to keep dies in state-of-good-condition and meet quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of machine shop training or equivalent, understands micrometer and caliper use, and can operate basic machine tools like lathes and mills. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years machine shop training (NTMA) or related work.
• Experience using basic measuring tools such as micrometer and caliper.
• Six months experience operating basic machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, surface grinder).
• Thorough knowledge of tool and die manufacturing methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep tools running at optimal efficiency through maintenance, repair and modification.
• Improve tool performance through analysis and troubleshooting.
• Machine and grind tooling components to Toolroom standards.
• Notify Toolroom Manager of tooling problems.
• Maintain production tooling and support tool improvements.

Education

Machine shop training (NTMA)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Tool and Die Maintenance Technician.

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. If this sounds like you, bring your machining expertise to a role that directly impacts cutting-edge technology delivered to our global customers.

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

Why Join Precision Resource?

We believe in taking care of our employees, offering:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing programs.
• Annual bonus based on division profitability.
• Paid vacation and flexible holidays.
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training opportunities.
• A welcoming team with long-term employees who are passionate about what they do.

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, meticulous, andmechanically capable Tool & Die Maintenance Technicianto ensure tools are ready and able to meet production and quality requirements. The ideal candidate would be successful at maintaining tooling in state of good condition and repair and troubleshoot underperforming dies by being able to:

• Keep tools running at optimal efficiency through sustained maintenance, repair and modification necessary to achieve production, quality and customer requirements.
• Improve tool performance through analysis, troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
• Machine and grind tooling components and perform maintenance to Toolroom standards and maintenance books using manual Toolroom equipment.
• Proactively notify Toolroom Manager of tooling problems.
• Perform any other related jobs to maintain production tooling.
• Monitor and make recommendations for ordering spare components.
• Support other team members in tool improvements and technical problems.
• Participate in continual improvement innovation and initiative to improve safety, productivity, profitability and efficiency.
• Assist in testing, prototyping and improving of ideas to ensure purchased components meet specifications.
• Follow all policies and procedures as detailed in process documents, immediately bringing to the attention of Manager any discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED).
• Completion of minimum 4 years machine shop training (NTMA) or related work.
• Experience with using basic measuring tools (e.g. micrometer and caliper).
• Six months experience in operating basic machine shop equipment (e.g. lathe, mill, surface
• grinder).
• Thorough knowledge of all tool and die manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

Salary range: $19 - $23/hour.