Tool & Die Maker / Machinist - Precision CNC & Manual

Gordon Incorporated; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gordon Incorporated in Louisiana seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maker / Machinist to manufacture, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, and fixtures. You will work with manual and CNC equipment, read drawings, and ensure quality through precision measurement.

Responsibilities include setup, inspection, and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of recognized Tool & Die Maker or Machinist apprenticeship, or associate degree in Machine Tool Technology preferred.
• 5+ years of tool & die or precision manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and precision measuring equipment.
• CNC machining or overhead crane experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, drills, grinders, and related equipment.
• Determine dimensions, tolerances, and inspection methods.
• Select tools, fixtures, speeds, feeds, and lubricants.
• Inspect work with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Document inspection results and production activity accurately.
• Identify tool wear or imbalance and adjust processes accordingly.
• Fabricate and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling.
• Operate balancing equipment for rollers and rotating components.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to improve manufacturability.
• Mentor less-experienced machinists as needed.

Skills

Manual machining

GD&T

Precision measurement

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship

Machine Tool Technology degree

HS diploma / GED

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Grinders

Drill presses

CNC machines

Balancing equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Gordon Incorporated in Louisiana seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maker / Machinist to manufacture, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, and fixtures. You will work with manual and CNC equipment, read drawings, and ensure quality through precision measurement.

Responsibilities include setup, inspection, and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet safety and efficiency standards.