Tool & Die Maker - Level 2

Precision Castparts Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a Tool and Die Maker in Irvine, CA. The role involves designing and fabricating tooling for production, operating various machine tools, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have a strong background in die design and toolmaking, with proficiency in CNC and manual machinery. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Bonus Participation

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in die design and toolmaking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate production machining tooling and fixtures.
• Set up and operate machine tools for tooling fabrication.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use.

Skills

Die Design

Toolmaking

Blueprint Interpretation

CNC Machinery

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Machine Shop Technology

Tools

CNC Machinery

Manual Machinery

Measuring Instruments

Job description

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures, and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. We also lead in producing airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market, along with extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas, as well as commercial and military airframe aerostructures, and metal alloys for casting and forging industries. We prioritize quality and dependability in our materials, products, and personnel.

PCC is committed to being a high-quality, low-cost, on-time producer that delivers maximum value to customers while pursuing strategic growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Location Profile:

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical applications including engine modules, structural assemblies, rotor blade attachments, and aircraft engine shafts and spindles. Operations include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary:

The Tool and Die Maker designs, builds, and troubleshoots new dies and tooling, and sets up and maintains all types of dies used in fastener production.

Responsibilities include operating various machine tools, laying out, fitting, assembling parts, constructing tools without existing designs, and working to exact tolerances.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and fabricate production machining tooling, fixtures, jigs, dies, molds, and other tools based on specifications.
• Make specialized tools such as drill jigs, fixtures, and dies, including those with complex contours and multiple plates.
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, mill, grinder, etc.) for tooling fabrication.
• Develop cost-effective tooling solutions for urgent or one-time jobs.
• Construct and assemble components from blueprints, sketches, or manuals, and create prototype machinery as needed.
• Verify alignment and tolerances with measuring instruments, and test machine assemblies for functionality.
• Assemble, set up, and operate machines to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Form and install piping, fixtures, and attachments for machine servicing.
• Perform setups independently according to blueprints, including compound and progressive dies for presses.
• Adjust operations for material variations, such as hardness or gauge differences.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and reporting hazards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in die design and toolmaking.
• Ability to plan and interpret tooling designs and blueprints.
• Knowledge of tooling steels, metals, and heat treatment effects.
• Proficiency with manual and CNC machinery for precision parts.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and sampling.
• Physical capability to use hand tools and lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in manufacturing and machine shops.
• Mathematical skills including geometry, trigonometry, and practical application of fractions and ratios.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and symbols accurately.
• Competence in visual and dimensional inspection tools and techniques.
• Attention to workmanship quality, identifying defects like cracks or scratches.
• Effective communication skills for team collaboration.

Desired Skills:

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in teams.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with high energy and motivation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Degree or certification in Machine Shop Technology or related preferred.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The pay range for this role is $25.50 to $38.25 USD hourly, depending on factors. Participation in bonus, paid time off, holidays, insurance, and 401(k) plans are available. This position involves access to controlled information under U.S. export laws; applicants must be U.S. persons or authorized accordingly.