Tool & Die Maker

Legacy-Technologies-LLC; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Technologies LLC dba PacAero – Mission is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to build, maintain, and repair tooling, dies, and fixtures used in precision manufacturing. The role supports production by developing and maintaining high-quality tooling and components.

You will perform manual machining such as milling, turning, and grinding; read blueprints; troubleshoot tooling issues; and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve performance and uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience as Tool & Die Maker or 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.

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.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

Manual Machining

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface Grinder

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.