Tool & Die Maker - Aerospace Manufacturing
TUBE SPECIALTIES COMPANY
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Job summary
Tube Specialties, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our Tool Room in aerospace manufacturing. This hands-on role requires reading blueprints, machining precision parts, and contributing to tooling design with SolidWorks.
You will work with CNC, CAM, and conventional tools, ensure tight tolerances, and participate in tooling repairs. We offer a stable full-time position with a clear reporting structure and on-site environment.
Qualifications
- Read blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan tooling and dies.
- Set up and operate CNC and conventional machine tools to shape parts to precise dimensions.
- Fit, assemble, and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures with machine and hand tools.
- Verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and specs to plan tooling and dies.
- Operate lathes, mills, grinders, EDM to achieve precise dimensions.
- Assemble and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures.
- Verify tolerances and adjust tooling as needed.
- Suggest design improvements using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
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Full Time Tempe, AZ, US
9 days ago Requisition ID: 1045
*This role is being filled directly. We do not accept unsolicited outreach from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Applications and referrals submitted by third-party recruiters will not be accepted, reviewed, or eligible for placement fees.*
Tube Specialties, Inc. (TSI) fabricates complete tube assemblies for the aircraft and aerospace industry, from complex manifolds to bent assemblies. We are AS9100 certified, based on ISO9001 quality system requirements. Our parts go into space, commercial, and military applications, including fighter jets, ground support vehicles, and the SM-3 anti-ballistic missile system.TSI is proud to support our customers who support our military with game-changing technology and hardware.
TSI was founded in 1973 in Tempe, Arizona, by our current owner and president. We now run two shifts and employ over 100 people. We're located about five minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Tube Specialties, Inc. is hiring an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our Tool Room team in aerospace manufacturing. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled tradesperson who can read blueprints, machine precision parts, and bring design thinking to tooling and fixture work, including CAD software such as SolidWorks. If you take pride in tight tolerances and clean, well‑made tools and dies, we want to hear from you.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and design tooling, dies, and assemblies
- Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM) to shape parts to precise dimensions
- Fit, assemble, and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures using machine and hand tools
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators
- Run test cycles on completed tools and dies, inspect for defects, and make adjustments
- Recommend design improvements to tooling and fixtures using CAD software such as SolidWorks
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker
- Prior press work experience required
- CNC, CAM, Fadal and Milltronics machine experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of design principles and CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to quality and safety
- Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills
- Ability to stand 6-8 hours per day
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
- Regular use of hands for handling tools, parts, and controls
- Ability to reach/stretch up to 3 feet
- Hands‑on role with real ownership over tooling design and repair
- Opportunity to apply and grow design skills (CAD/CAM, SolidWorks) alongside traditional machining
- Stable, full‑time manufacturing position with a clear reporting structure
- Air‑conditioned workspaces
- Paid sick leave and paid vacation
** This is an on‑site position. We are currently unable to offer relocation assistance.
Tube Specialties, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace under the Federal Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988. Employment offers are contingent on a background check along with pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
This position requires access to information, technical data, and technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. U.S. export control laws require that any individual who fills this position must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, meaning one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen;
- A lawful permanent resident of the United States, as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20); or
- A "protected individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), (which generally includes certain asylees and refugees who have applied for naturalization within the timeframe required by law).
Tube Specialties, Inc. (TSI) fabricates complete tube assemblies for the aircraft and aerospace industry, from complex manifolds to bent assemblies. We are AS9100 certified, based on ISO9001 quality system requirements. Our parts go into space, commercial, and military applications, including fighter jets, ground support vehicles, and the SM-3 anti-ballistic missile system.TSI is proud to support our customers who support our military with game-changing technology and hardware.
TSI was founded in 1973 in Tempe, Arizona, by our current owner and president. We now run two shifts and employ over 100 people. We're located about five minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Tube Specialties, Inc. is hiring an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our Tool Room team in aerospace manufacturing. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled tradesperson who can read blueprints, machine precision parts, and bring design thinking to tooling and fixture work, including CAD software such as SolidWorks. If you take pride in tight tolerances and clean, well‑made tools and dies, we want to hear from you.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and design tooling, dies, and assemblies
- Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM) to shape parts to precise dimensions
- Fit, assemble, and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures using machine and hand tools
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators
- Run test cycles on completed tools and dies, inspect for defects, and make adjustments
- Recommend design improvements to tooling and fixtures using CAD software such as SolidWorks
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker
- Prior press work experience required
- CNC, CAM, Fadal and Milltronics machine experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of design principles and CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred
- Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and commitment to quality and safety
- Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills
- Ability to stand 6-8 hours per day
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
- Regular use of hands for handling tools, parts, and controls
- Ability to reach/stretch up to 3 feet
- Hands‑on role with real ownership over tooling design and repair
- Opportunity to apply and grow design skills (CAD/CAM, SolidWorks) alongside traditional machining
- Stable, full‑time manufacturing position with a clear reporting structure
- Comprehensive medical coverage, vision, dental
- Air‑conditioned workspaces
- Paid sick leave and paid vacation
- Costco membership
** This is an on‑site position. We are currently unable to offer relocation assistance.
Tube Specialties, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace under the Federal Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988. Employment offers are contingent on a background check along with pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
This position requires access to information, technical data, and technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. U.S. export control laws require that any individual who fills this position must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, meaning one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen;
- A lawful permanent resident of the United States, as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20); or
- A "protected individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), (which generally includes certain asylees and refugees who have applied for naturalization within the timeframe required by law).
1st shift = 6:00am - 2:30pm
2nd shift = 1:00pm - 9:30pm
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