Tool Die Maker

Leoforce; 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

Leoforce is seeking a detail-oriented Tooling Specialist to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, organizing, and optimizing production tooling. This role ensures tooling availability, equipment readiness, and overall production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in tooling or related manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and hands-on troubleshooting skills. You will maintain tooling records, coordinate calibrations, and support setups and changeovers to minimize

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tooling, machining, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP systems is a plus.

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

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Tooling maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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.

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $40 - $45 per hour

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.

A bit about us:

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

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