Tool & Die Technician

IDEX Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Oklahoma City is seeking a Tool and Die Technician to build, troubleshoot, and repair tool and die components used in manufacturing. You’ll support production, engineering, and continuous improvement with tooling fabrication, fixtures, and adherence to safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will interpret blueprints and CAD drawings, set up CNC and manual machines, and perform preventive maintenance to maximize tool life and tooling reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years’ experience in manual machining.
• Experience with CNC and Manual Machines.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and basic clamping principles.
• Ability to analyze and read blueprints and CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and models to determine materials, steps, and tooling solutions.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders) and assemble components to tight tolerances.
• Diagnose tool failures and perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
• Disassemble, repair, rework, and reassemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and cutting tools.
• Maintain tool history logs and documentation of tooling modifications.
• Follow safety procedures and 5S standards; keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD

Quality gauges

CNC machines

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Summary

The Tool and Die Technician is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing tool and die components used in manufacturing operations. This role ensures tooling and fixture reliability, dimensional accuracy, and continuous operation through preventive maintenance, precision machining, and technical problem-solving. The technician supports production, engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives by fabricating new tools, fixturing, modifying existing components, and ensuring tooling meets safety, quality, and performance standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support engineering and operations teams on tooling improvements, new tool development, and R&D projects.
• Collaborate and support Engineering on NPD initiatives.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and models to determine required materials, machining steps, and tooling solutions.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, and grinders Machine, fit, and assemble components to tight tolerances, verifying accuracy using precision measurement tools.
• Diagnose tooling failures and perform corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
• Disassemble, repair, rework, and reassemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and cutting tools.
• Inspect tooling for wear, alignment, and structural integrity; recommend design or material modifications as needed.
• Make technical recommendations to improve tool life, manufacturability, safety, and performance.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for tooling and or fixturing-related quality issues and contribute to fact based solutions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, tool history logs, and documentation of tooling modifications.
• Follow established safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company quality practices.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards.
• Manage daily tasks to maximize productivity while meeting deadlines and project priorities.
• Support training and skill development opportunities provided by the company.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years’ experience in manual machining
• Experience with CNC and Manual Machines
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and a basic understanding of clamping principles
• Ability to analyze and work from blueprints and customer drawings
• Knowledge of CAD
• Ability to use and read quality gauges
• Knowledge of machining practices (Speeds, Feeds, Tooling etc.)

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and good follow-up techniques
• Must be able to multitask
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize project requirements
• Must be a self-starter with a strong desire to excel

Work Environment Exposure to manufacturing environment. Noise level may vary from moderate office environment to noisy/loud in the plant area. Proper use of safety equipment such as steel-toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, apron and face shield must be observed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Travel: None.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.