Tool & Die Maker

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Technologies LLC dba PacAero – Mission is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and precision components for aerospace hardware. You will perform manual machining, read technical drawings, and troubleshoot tooling issues to ensure production meets quality and uptime goals.

Collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will support continuous improvement in the machine shop and help optimize processes and

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tight tolerances and precision tooling.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and precision components.
• Perform milling, turning, and grinding operations.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues affecting production, quality, or uptime.
• Modify tooling to improve performance and longevity.
• Support press setup and die adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement in the machine shop.

Skills

read blueprints

manual machining

tolerances

troubleshooting

communication

Job description

Description

JOB POSTING: Tool & Die Maker

Job Details:

Legacy Technologies LLC dba PacAero – Mission is a precision manufacturer specializing in hermetic sealing technologies serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while providing a collaborative team environment where employees can make an impact.

PacAero - Mission is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair tooling used in our precision manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in supporting production through the development and maintenance of high-quality tooling, dies, fixtures, and precision components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and precision components.
• Perform manual machining operations including milling, turning, and grinding.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues that affect production, quality, or uptime.
• Modify tooling to improve performance and longevity.
• Support press setup and die adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in the machine shop.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience as a Tool & Die Maker or in a similar tooling role.
• Strong manual machining skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong communication skills.