Tool & Die Maker

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Archdale (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Tool & Die Maker in Archdale, NC, for a 1-year contract with potential temp-to-hire. The role supports tooling fabrication, repair, and maintenance, working with Engineering and Production to ensure dies meet high dimensional and quality standards.

Typical schedule is 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional overtime and weekly pay. Requires CAD/CAM and 3D design experience, and the ability to read complex drawings. HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical or vocational training in CNC operation preferred.
• Journeyman card or apprenticeship certificate preferred.
• Experience with progressive and transfer stamping dies.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain stamping tooling, including punches and dies.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues with Engineering and Production.
• Set up and machine components to tight dimensions and tolerances.
• Design fixtures and tooling using CAD/CAM and 3D modeling.
• Support tooling try-outs and engineering changes.
• Follow safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Identify improvements to tooling performance and service life.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Blueprints/ drawings

Machining setup

Troubleshooting

3D design

Education

HS diploma or GED

CNC technical training

Tools

CNC programming software

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

Location: Archdale, NC 27263
Pay Rate: $28 –$29/hr, paid weekly; with an increase upon permanent hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime: Fridays as needed
Duration: 1 year contract, temp to hire

Overview

The Tool & Die Maker supports manufacturing operations by fabricating, repairing, modifying, and maintaining high-precision stamping tooling. This position works closely with Engineering and Production to troubleshoot tooling issues, support new tool try-outs, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure dies and components meet strict dimensional and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain stamping tooling, including punches, dies, and sub-assemblies.
• Troubleshoot die and tooling issues in collaboration with Engineering and Production.
• Set up and machine components to precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Design fixtures and tooling using CAD/CAM and 3D modeling software.
• Select appropriate metals and materials based on tooling requirements.
• Perform tooling sub-assembly, bend fitting, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Support new tooling try-outs and engineering changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance, manufacturability, and service life.
• Recommend tooling repairs or outside services when necessary.
• Follow established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous Tool & Die Maker experience required.
• Strong knowledge of progressive and transfer stamping dies.
• Experience with basic press and feeder operation.
• Strong machining and machine setup skills, including working to precise dimensions and tolerances.
• CAD/CAM and 3D design experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, mathematical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Journeyman card or apprenticeship certificate preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical or vocational training in CNC operation preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.