Tool & Die Maker

Express Employment Professionals; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Latrobe, PA is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a daylight shift in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

You will set up and operate manual machine tools (lathes, milling machines, precision grinders), assemble and refurbish carbide/steel tooling, interpret prints and specs, and collaborate with design engineers to optimize tooling for consistent quality. A strong mechanical aptitude and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Tool & Die making experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and precision grinders.
• Build, maintain, assemble, and troubleshoot carbide and steel tooling.
• Assemble die sets for different pressing applications.
• Identify worn components and refurbish tooling to maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot die issues and modify tooling as needed.
• Interpret prints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize tooling and components.

Skills

Tool & Die making

Manual machine tools operation

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Precision grinders

Wire EDM

Carbide machining

Job description

• Express Employment Professionals** is seeking an experienced **Tool & Die Maker** for a **daylight shift** position in the **Latrobe, PA** area.
• Express Employment Professionals** is seeking an experienced **Tool & Die Maker** for a **daylight shift** position in the **Latrobe, PA** area.

This role is with a clean, **climate-controlled manufacturing environment** and offers long-term potential with excellent benefits once hired on.

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• **7:00 AM - 3:30 PM**
• Willingness to work reasonable overtime as needed

Job Duties Include

• Set up and operate manual machine tools including **lathes, milling machines, and precision grinders**
• Build, maintain, assemble, and troubleshoot **powder compacting tooling** made from carbide and steel
• Assemble various die sets for different pressing applications
• Identify worn components and refurbish tooling to maintain product quality
• Troubleshoot die issues in the powder compacting process and modify tooling as needed
• Interpret prints, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize tooling and component designs
• Maintain high ethical and professional work standards

Requirements

• **3+ years of Tool & Die making experience**
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Basic shop math skills
• Experience with manual machines and precision grinders
• Ability to work full shifts and be dependable

Preferred Experience

• Carbide machining experience
• Wire EDM programming, setup, and operation

Benefits When Hired On

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program