Tool & Die Maker
Aerotek
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Job summary
Aerotek in Winder, GA is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for a contract-to-hire role in a steel stamping environment. You will build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, gauges, and cutting tools and support die setup on presses.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on machining and die maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This onsite position offers stability and opportunities to grow with the plant.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience as a tool and die maker in manufacturing or stamping.
- Proficiency in tool and die repair and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on stamping operations and die setup on presses.
- Strong manual machining skills with lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance on tooling and equipment.
- Experience with deburring and finishing metal components.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Build, repair, and maintain jigs, fixtures, and dies to support production.
- Set up dies on presses for stamping accuracy.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tooling and presses.
- Operate lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate tooling components.
- Deburr and finish parts to meet specs.
- Troubleshoot and repair dies in stamping operations.
- Inspect tooling and dies against drawings and production requirements.
- Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance to improve tooling performance.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Pay $30-$45
This role focuses on building, maintaining, and repairing jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies used in a steel stamping environment, while also supporting machine maintenance and die setup on presses.
Build, repair, and maintain jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies to support production operations.
Set up and adjust dies on presses to ensure accurate and efficient stamping performance.
Perform preventive maintenance on tooling, presses, and related machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Operate manual grinders, mills, and lathes to fabricate, modify, and repair tooling components as needed.
Perform deburring and finishing work on parts and tooling to meet quality and dimensional specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair dies used in stamping operations, identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
Inspect and verify tooling and die performance to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and production requirements.
Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area while working with machinery and tooling.
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement of tooling and equipment performance.
At least 5 years of experience as a tool and die maker in a manufacturing or stamping environment.
Proficiency in tool and die repair, including troubleshooting and correcting die-related issues.
Hands-on experience with stamping operations and die setup on presses.
Strong manual machining skills, including operating lathes, mills, and grinders.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on tools, dies, and related machinery.
Experience with deburring and finishing processes for metal components.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely as part of daily work activities.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a steel plant or metal stamping facility.
Familiarity with gauges and precision measuring tools for inspecting tooling and parts.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for diagnosing tooling and equipment issues.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise tooling.
Ability to work effectively in a small team environment and support cross-functional needs.
You will join a small, close-knit team where your skills and contributions are highly visible and valued. The plant has recently doubled in size, creating strong opportunities for growth and long-term development. You will work in a stable, expanding operation that invests in its facilities and provides room for you to advance your career as the business continues to grow.
The role is based in a clean, well-lit steel plant environment that has recently expanded. You will work around stamping presses and related equipment, using manual grinders, mills, and lathes to support tooling and die maintenance. The setting emphasizes safety, organization, and maintaining a tidy work area while working hands-on with machinery and metal components.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winder, GA.
The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Winder,GA.
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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