Tool Die Maker

North Star Company; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Company in Gardena, California, seeks a hands-on Tool & Die Maker to construct and maintain tooling in the Tool Room under Engineering direction. You will read blueprints, set up mills and grinders, and verify tooling with test runs to ensure quality.

Ideal candidates have a vocational/technical degree and experience with metalworking tools. MasterCam and SolidWorks knowledge is a plus. This role prioritizes precision and reliability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Proficient with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and design schematics.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Design jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts.
• Measure and mark metal stock for machining.
• Set up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspect finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conduct test runs with completed tools and dies.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

CAD Drafting

Jigs & Templates

Measuring

Stock Marking

Machine Setup

Block Machining

Tool Assembly

Inspection

Test Runs

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

MasterCam

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

North Star Company is a premier roll forming company based in Gardena, California. We are currently offering Tool & Die Maker position that will work to our facility. This is a hands-on job that requires your time spent in the Tool Room constructing and maintaining new and existing tooling and dies and following the directions of your Engineering lead.

Tool and Die Maker Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings
• Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts.
• Measuring and marking metal stock for machining.
• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies.

Tool and Die Maker Requirements

• Vocational, Technical degree in a similar field.
• Experience working as a tool and die maker.
• In-depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills.

Works well with computers: Preferred but not required knowledge of MasterCam and SolidWorks

Company Description

North Star Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality roll forming products for a wide range of industries.

Company Description

North Star Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality roll forming products for a wide range of industries.