Tool & Die Maker: Precision Machinist, 1st Shift

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker工具

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift in Sedalia, MO. The role builds, repairs, and maintains tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges used in manufacturing, applying strong mechanical skills and blueprint interpretation to support efficiency and safety.

You will work independently on standard tasks and support more complex tooling projects under limited supervision, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and toolroom reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands‑on experience in tool making, machining, or tool and die work.
• 3–5 years of experience in tool making, die maintenance, machining, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and part specifications.
• Experience operating manual machine shop equipment.
• Working knowledge of tool steels, die components, machining methods, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and dimensional issues in tooling and dies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, and gauges to support production requirements.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Perform fitting, assembly, alignment, and adjustment of tooling components to required tolerances.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tool drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Inspect tooling and components using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Support die maintenance, preventive maintenance, and tooling changeover activities.
• Work with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturability.
• Assist in root cause analysis of tooling failures, wear patterns, and dimensional issues.
• Recommend tooling improvements to enhance safety, quality, uptime, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, housekeeping expectations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives within the tool room and production areas.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/apprenticeship in tool making

Tools

Manual machine shop equipment

Precision measurement instruments

Die components knowledge

CAD drawings familiarity

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Tool and Die Maker for 1st shift in Sedalia, MO. The role builds, repairs, and maintains tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges used in manufacturing, applying strong mechanical skills and blueprint interpretation to support efficiency and safety.

You will work independently on standard tasks and support more complex tooling projects under limited supervision, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and toolroom reliability.