Tool & Die Maker (Aviation) CBA Fort Hood, TX

Amentum; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Tool & Die Maker to plan, lay out, and machine precision tooling and dies. Responsibilities include selecting materials, reading blueprints, and performing heat treatment to achieve required tolerances.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of Tool & Die experience, familiarity with CNC software, and the ability to work with minimum supervision. Must be able to pass a respirator test and lift 50+ pounds. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Requires five years of work experience in Tool & Die Making.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well as a team member.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox with minimum list as per selection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or specifications.
• Select and use materials/tools/processes based on metals/alliage properties.
• Perform shop computations and set up/operate machine tools and related equipment.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring instruments to achieve tight tolerances; heat-treat parts and assemblies as required.
• Fit and assemble parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Metals properties

MS Office

Team communication

Professional conduct

Typing

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent

Trade/vocational certificate program

Tools

CNC software

Job description

The Tool & Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or non-metallic material (e.g. plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).

• Plan and lay out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications.
• Select and use appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete tasks based on understanding of the working properties of common metals and alloys.
• Make necessary shop computations
• Set up and operate various machine tools and related equipment.
• Using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, work to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances.

• Perform additional duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of the working properties of the common metals, selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work.
• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.

• Requires training in machine shop and tool room practices including courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling; usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience; a certificate program from trade, vocational school or equivalent is acceptable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ recent experience related to Tool & Die Making
• Work experience with CNC software and programming, determining correct machine setup, understanding blueprints and detail fabrication tolerances, able to evaluate product quality.
• Must have higher education to include courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling.
• Previous aviation experience on fabrication of aircraft critical structural components.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• Must be able to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
• Will be required to handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Requires training in machine shop and tool room practices including courses such as blueprint reading, technical drafting, metalworking, or machine tooling; usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience; a certificate program from trade, vocational school or equivalent is acceptable.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection. Minimum tool list and compliance of toolbox must be completed prior to start date.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Preferred/Physical Qualifications:

• May work in warehouse or outside where it is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment (turbine and jet engine aircraft).
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles or aircraft.
• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Compensation Details:

USD: $31.77

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/01/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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