Tool Maker

6AM City, LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a highly skilled Tool Maker. This role focuses on designing and building precision tooling for aerospace manufacturing.

You will craft dies, fixtures, gauges, and tooling, interpret complex drawings, and ensure tooling meets tight tolerances. Strong measurement and machining skills are required along with a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as Tool Maker or precision tooling specialist.
• Strong tooling fabrication, repair, and maintenance knowledge.
• Advanced blueprint reading, GD&T and precision measurement skills.
• Strong math including geometry and trigonometry for tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with manual machining equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, repair, and modify dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and precision tooling.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to meet exact tolerances.
• Troubleshoot worn tooling and perform rework, sharpening, and fitting.
• Support tooling repairs to minimize downtime.
• Operate lathes, mills, grinders; measure with micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• Maintain tooling records and communicate repair needs to team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production on tooling solutions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Manual machining

Tolerance analysis

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or Associate degree in Tooling/Machining

5+ years Tool Maker experience

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC machining

Job description

Job Description

Craft Precision That Powers Aerospace — Join PDS tech Commercial as a Tool Maker

Location: Chandler, AZ | Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm | Payrate: $38 - $55/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a highly skilled Tool Maker. This is an opportunity for a precision-driven professional to play a critical role in aerospace manufacturing—designing and building the tooling that keeps production accurate, efficient, and running at the highest standards.

About the Role & Your Impact

As a Tool Maker, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the precision tooling that drives complex manufacturing processes. Your expertise in machining, measurement, and tooling design will directly impact product quality, equipment performance, and overall production success. This is a high-visibility role where craftsmanship and technical skill truly matter.

Key Responsibilities

Tool Design, Fabrication & Repair

• Design, build, repair, and modify dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and precision tooling

• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and complex dimensions to meet exact tolerances

• Troubleshoot worn or damaged tooling and perform rework, sharpening, and fitting

• Support both scheduled and urgent tooling repairs to minimize downtime

Precision Machining & Measurement

• Operate manual toolroom equipment including lathes, mills, and grinders

• Use precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and comparators

• Apply GD&T, shop math, geometry, and trigonometry in tooling fabrication

• Ensure tooling meets all specifications for fit, finish, and function

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to develop tooling solutions

• Recommend improvements to tooling design, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Maintain detailed records of tooling dimensions, repairs, and revisions

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all tooling meets AS9100 standards and customer requirements

• Inspect completed tooling for accuracy, quality, and readiness

• Maintain high standards of safety, precision, and organization in the toolroom

Tool Control & Shop Support

• Manage tooling inventory, storage, and traceability

• Monitor tool wear and proactively communicate repair or replacement needs

• Support inventory planning and coordinate with external vendors as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience as a Tool Maker or precision tooling specialist

• Strong knowledge of tooling fabrication, repair, and maintenance

• Advanced proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement

• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and tolerance analysis

• Hands-on experience with manual machining equipment

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification or Associate degree in Tooling, Machining, or Manufacturing Technology

• Experience in aerospace, fastener manufacturing, or other precision industries

• Familiarity with CNC machining, forging, thread rolling, and grinding processes

• Experience with CAD/CAM or tooling design software

Pay Details: $38.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may