Tool Die Maker

Jobot; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability

Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital

Critical Illness)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (Counseli

HSA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Tool Die Maker in Cerritos, CA, on-site, for a consulting role. The position pays $40–$45 per hour and focuses on maintaining and optimizing production tooling to support aerospace manufacturing with high quality components.

The candidate will handle tooling calibration, inventory management, changeovers, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams to boost reliability and productivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tooling, machining, manufacturing, aerospace, or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and organize production tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment.
• Issue, track, and manage tooling inventory to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate tooling calibration, preventative maintenance schedules, and replacement requirements.
• Support production teams with tooling setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, inventory logs, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor tooling condition and recommend repairs, replacements, or improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tooling performance and reliability.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure tooling and equipment comply with company quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling management and production efficiency.

Skills

Tooling experience

Machining experience

Aerospace manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Tool Die Maker

$40 - $45 per hour | Cerritos, CA | On-site | Consulting

Tooling Specialist Opportunity – Join a growing aerospace manufacturer where you'll support precision tooling, optimize production efficiency, and play a key role in delivering high-quality components

Tool Die Maker Opportunity – Join a growing aerospace manufacturer where you'll support precision tooling, optimize production efficiency, and play a key role in delivering high-quality components

Why join us?

• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (Counseling)
• HSA

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Tooling Specialist to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, organizing, and optimizing production tooling. This role plays a critical part in ensuring tooling availability, equipment readiness, and overall production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and organize production tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment.
• Issue, track, and manage tooling inventory to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate tooling calibration, preventative maintenance schedules, and replacement requirements.
• Support production teams with tooling setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate tooling records, inventory logs, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor tooling condition and recommend repairs, replacements, or improvements as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tooling performance and reliability.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure tooling and equipment comply with company quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling management and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tooling, machining, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of tooling maintenance, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.