Tool & Die Maker

AMETEK, Inc.; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Montvale, NJ, is seeking a skilled tool and die maker to build and repair jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. The role involves assembling and testing complex tooling on manufacturing equipment to meet exact specifications.

The candidate will read blueprints, plan setups, perform heat treatment when required, and conduct thorough inspections with precision tooling. A strong emphasis on safety and quality is required, with collaboration across the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5 years experience in tool and die making.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feed and speeds.
• Heat treats as required.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment.
• May assist machinists and millwrights in punch press overhaul.
• May work with product designers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math aptitude

Attention to detail

Proactive communicator

Team-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.

Why Join Coining?

At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities.

Job Summary

To build or repair all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Assemble and try out complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.

Essential Functions

• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feed and speeds.
• Heat treats as required.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools performing required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment.
• May assist machinists and millwrights in punch press overhaul.
• May work with product designers providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math aptitude.
• Attention to detail, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive communicator who collaborates well with others.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and safety-minded.

Education, Experience, and Training

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years experience in tool and die making

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 100,000

Salary Maximum: 110,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].