Tool & Die Maker

Clow; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

On-site gym

Paid holidays

Paid time off

FSA/HSA options

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Clow Stamping Company is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain tooling and fixtures used to produce precision metal components for OEMs. You’ll work from machining basic items to complex form tools and collaborate with design teams on prototype tooling.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, using mills, lathes, grinders, and inspection tools, with a focus on quality and efficiency on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience building tooling and fixtures.
• Proficiency with measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tools and fixtures ranging from basics to complex form tools.
• Construct intricate tools including chamfer and pierce-after-form tools.
• Build machining and welding fixtures and prototype tooling.
• Run prototype parts in the toolroom as needed.
• Troubleshoot production tooling issues on the shop floor.
• Repair or sharpen tools as required.
• Prepare new jobs by cutting and deburring plates.

Skills

Tool & Die making

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Cross-department communication

Education

Machine Tool Technology training

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Grinders

Saws

Drill presses

Job description

Build the Tools Behind the Parts.Tool & Die Maker

If you enjoy precision machining, solving mechanical challenges, and building tooling that keeps manufacturing running, we want to hear from you.

As a Tool & Die Maker at Clow, you’ll build, repair, and maintain tooling and fixtures used to manufacture precision metal components for leading OEMs. From machining new components to troubleshooting tooling on the production floor, you’ll play a key role in keeping production efficient and delivering quality parts.

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–3:00pm or Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm

Hourly rate of pay: $23.27–$29.09 per hour base rate (based on experience) plus $1.25/hour shift differential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble tools and fixtures ranging from basic items such as blanks, piercing tools, and stencil tools, to complex form tools, extrusion tools, and brake press tools
• Construct intricate tools including chamfer tools, form tools, and pierce‑after‑form tools
• Build machining and welding fixtures and collaborate with tool design to produce prototype tooling
• Run prototype parts in the toolroom when required
• Monitor in‑process and next‑run repairs on the shop floor
• Sharpen or repair tools as needed
• Troubleshoot issues with production jobs in the press, including adjusting stops, shimming form rails, modifying weld fixtures, and making miscellaneous repairs
• Prepare new jobs by cutting and deburring plates, preparing tool steel for heat treatment, and performing required processing
• Cut shop tools such as parallels, rails, brake press tools, quick‑set plates, forming keyways, bottoming blocks, and pre‑cut tooling plates
• Collaborate with tool design and production teams to develop or reverse engineer complex jobs and implement blueprint‑required modifications
• Support the toolroom with tasks such as special projects, assisting maintenance with needed parts, adapting tooling for automation, and helping with scrapping obsolete jobs
• Assist in resolving First Article DMRs for Tooling and Production
• Advanced understanding of tooling used in stamping operations
• Knowledge of work centers and when each operation is required
• Proficiency with manual mills, lathes, grinders, saws, and drill presses
• Strong understanding of forming operations and ability to develop or reverse engineer parts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficiency using measurement equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Ability to adapt and potentially cross‑train in areas such as EDM or jig bore
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required
• Machine Tool Technology training preferred
• Tool and die experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs occasionally
• Frequent handling of tooling components and materials
• Use of hands for machining, assembly, and inspection tasks
• Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes
• Annual pay-for-performance increases
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 on-site fitness center
• Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.