Tool & Die Maker

Autonomy Staffing; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomy Staffing is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support our client in Denison, Texas. You will develop, construct, and modify molds, die sets, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for die casting and progressive stamping.

The role requires reading complex blueprints, precise measurement, and welding or CNC/Wire EDM familiarity. You will work in a non-climate-controlled facility and mentor apprentices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship, Machining Technologies coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Build dies from complex blueprints and construct jigs and fixtures based on sketches, part drawings, or verbal instructions.
• Plan construction procedures, selecting appropriate materials and methods.
• Make allowances for shrinkage during heat treatment and ensure proper metal flow in dies.
• Diagnose and repair progressive dies, troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
• Disassemble, maintain, and reassemble various die types and die cast molds.
• Provide production support by problem-solving and building necessary tools.
• Train and mentor Tool Room Apprentices and Machinists as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting carbide dies

Geometry & trig

Precision measurement

Oxygen/welding

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship / Machining coursework

Tools

Drill presses

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinding

Precision measuring tools

CNC

Wire EDM

Job description

Autonomy Staffing is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support our client in Denison, Texas. This role involves developing, constructing, and modifying molds, die sets, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for die casting and progressive stamping. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working within tight tolerances (+/ 0.0002), and a commitment to precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build dies from complex blueprints and construct jigs and fixtures based on sketches, part drawings, or verbal instructions.
• Plan construction procedures, selecting appropriate materials and methods.
• Make allowances for shrinkage during heat treatment and ensure proper metal flow in dies.
• Diagnose and repair progressive dies, troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
• Disassemble, maintain, and reassemble various die types and die cast molds.
• Provide production support by problem-solving and building necessary tools.
• Train and mentor Tool Room Apprentices and Machinists as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed Apprenticeship, Machining Technologies coursework, or equivalent hands‑on experience.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting progressive carbide lamination dies and multi-cavity die cast molds.
• Experience operating a variety of tool room equipment, including:
  • Drill presses (drilling, reaming, tapping, counterboring)
  • Lathes (angles, tapers, threading, complex turning)
  • Milling machines (slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, cutter selection)
  • Surface grinding (radius/form grinding, sine bars, angles, slot grinding)
  • Precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, comparators)
• Ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques.
• CNC and Wire EDM machine operation experience is a plus.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry for problem-solving.
• This role operates in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility and requires standing, lifting, and working with heavy machinery.