Tool & Die Maker

Applied Medical Corporation; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Education reimbursement

401(k) match

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Applied Medical Corporation in California seeks an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build and maintain progressive dies for precision medical device manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to meet specifications and delivery schedules.

Five+ years of tooling experience is required. Candidates should be skilled in carbide grinding, die fitting, and data entry, with a focus on quality, safety, and documentation. A strong team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Bring five or more years of tool and die making experience or equivalent hands‑on tooling experience.
• Build, debug, and troubleshoot progressive dies to drawings and manufacturing specs.
• Perform carbide grinding with precision to hold tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Build and debug progressive dies to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Troubleshoot die performance issues and apply corrective actions for consistent, repeatable operation
• Perform carbide grinding and precision fitting to hold tight tolerances
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supervisors, and production teams to resolve technical issues and align priorities
• Meet production schedules while maintaining Applied Medical’s standards for quality, safety, and documentation

Skills

Die making

Troubleshooting

Carbide grinding

Data entry

Team communication

Tools

Surface grinders

Milling machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

The Tool and Die Maker builds, debugs, and maintains progressive dies for precision medical device manufacturing at Applied Medical. The Tool and Die Maker performs carbide grinding and precision fitting, troubleshoots die performance, and works with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet specifications and delivery schedules. This position fits an experienced toolmaker or progressive die maker ready to support manufacturing and research operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and debug progressive dies to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Troubleshoot die performance issues and apply corrective actions for consistent, repeatable operation
• Perform carbide grinding and precision fitting to hold tight tolerances
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supervisors, and production teams to resolve technical issues and align priorities
• Meet production schedules while maintaining Applied Medical’s standards for quality, safety, and documentation

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Deliver reliable progressive dies supporting stable production output
• Resolve tooling issues quickly through sound troubleshooting
• Keep engineering and production teams informed throughout builds and debug
• Produce precise, high-quality tooling and grinding work
• Meet production schedules without compromising quality or safety

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Bring five or more years of tool and die making experience or equivalent hands‑on tooling experience
• Build, debug, and troubleshoot progressive dies
• Perform carbide grinding with precision
• Use basic computer skills for documentation and data entry
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred

• Operate manual surface grinders and milling machines
• Bring personal precision tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators
• Work with stainless steel and copper materials
• Bring experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated production environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $25 - $40 / hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well‑being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.