Tool & Die Maker

Precision Resource; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Resource Huntington Beach is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to manufacture and repair tooling, and to rebuild existing production tooling to engineering prints. You will create gauges/fixtures and perform precision machining and grinding to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, plus 4 years in Tool & Die making, and at least 5 years in stamping dies with strong measuring and reading drawings skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 4-year apprenticeship in Tool & Die making is required.
• Minimum 5 years of stamping dies experience and related grinding/manufacturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tooling per engineering prints and standards.
• Produce job-specific fixtures and gauges; perform precision machining and grinding.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications; ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA regulations and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production requirements.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Communication ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years apprenticeship in Tool & Die making

5 years stamping dies experience

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Toolmakers scope

Grinding equipment

Manual toolroom equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Tool & Die Maker.

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. If this sounds like you, bring your manufacturing expertise to a role that directly impacts cutting-edge technology delivered to our global customers.

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

Why Join Precision Resource?

We believe in taking care of our employees, offering:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.


• 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing programs.


• Annual bonus based on division profitability.


• Paid vacation and flexible holidays.


• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs.


• Tuition reimbursement and paid training opportunities.


• A welcoming team with long-term employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Tool & Die Maker to manufacture and repair tooling, or to perform major rebuilding of existing productiontooling to engineering prints in accordance with developed standards and production requirements. Toolmakers also make job specific fixtures and gauges and are responsible for precision machining & grinding.

What You’ll Do

• Knowledge and experience with using all types of measuring tools (Micrometer, Caliper, toolmakers scope, etc.)


• Knowledge of English & Metric systems of measurement


• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and IATF 16949 quality systems


• Competent written and verbal communication ability


• Hand dexterity


• Interpersonal skills


• Work is specialized, which requires high degree of skill and close limits of accuracy & ingenuity.


• Mechanical aptitude


• Technical mathematics


• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.


• Thorough knowledge of tool and die manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.


• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.


• Basic understanding of metallurgy involved with tool and die steels.

What You Bring

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED)


• Completion of 4 years of apprenticeship in Tool & Die making.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in building stamping dies.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in form grinding using various types of grinding equipment.Minimum 5 years of experience using manual toolroom equipment.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V. To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

Salary range: $30 - $35/hour.