Tool & Die Maker — CAD-Driven Precision for Dies

North Star Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Company, a premier roll forming company based in Gardena, California, seeks a Tool & Die Maker for hands-on work in our Tool Room, constructing and maintaining tooling and dies under the guidance of the Engineering lead.

The ideal candidate has a vocational/technical degree and experience as a tool and die maker, with strong knowledge of metalworking tools, blueprints, and CAD drawings. MasterCam and SolidWorks familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical degree in a similar field.
• Experience as a tool and die maker.
• Ability to read blueprints and design schematics.
• Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of MasterCam and SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Designing jigs and templates as work aids in fabrication of parts.
• Measuring and marking metal stock for machining.
• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies.

Skills

Blueprints & CAD reading

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

MasterCam

SolidWorks

Drills

Milling machines

Grinders

Lathes

Job description

North Star Company, a premier roll forming company based in Gardena, California, seeks a Tool & Die Maker for hands-on work in our Tool Room, constructing and maintaining tooling and dies under the guidance of the Engineering lead.

The ideal candidate has a vocational/technical degree and experience as a tool and die maker, with strong knowledge of metalworking tools, blueprints, and CAD drawings. MasterCam and SolidWorks familiarity is preferred.