Tool & Die Maker

Autonomy Staffing
  • Denison, Texas
    26 days ago

    Job Description

    Autonomy Staffing is currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support our client in Denison, Texas. This role involves developing, constructing, and modifying molds, die sets, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for die casting and progressive stamping. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working within tight tolerances (+/ 0.0002), and a commitment to precision and quality.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Tool & Die Making 

    • Build dies from complex blueprints and construct jigs and fixtures based on sketches, part drawings, or verbal instructions.
    • Plan construction procedures, selecting appropriate materials and methods.
    • Make allowances for shrinkage during heat treatment and ensure proper metal flow in dies.

    Tool & Die Repair 

    • Diagnose and repair progressive dies, troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively.
    • Disassemble, maintain, and reassemble various die types and die cast molds.
    • Provide production support by problem-solving and building necessary tools.
    • Train and mentor Tool Room Apprentices and Machinists as needed.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Completed Apprenticeship, Machining Technologies coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience.

    Required Skills:

    • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
    • Proficiency in troubleshooting progressive carbide lamination dies and multi-cavity die cast molds.
    • Experience operating a variety of tool room equipment, including:
      • Drill presses (drilling, reaming, tapping, counterboring)
      • Lathes (angles, tapers, threading, complex turning)
      • Milling machines (slotting, rotary table, boring, indexing, cutter selection)
      • Surface grinding (radius/form grinding, sine bars, angles, slot grinding)
      • Precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, comparators)
    • Ability to perform oxygen/acetylene welding techniques.
    • CNC and Wire EDM machine operation experience is a plus.
    • Strong mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry for problem-solving.

    Work Environment:

    • This role operates in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility and requires standing, lifting, and working with heavy machinery.

    If you are an experienced Tool & Die Maker looking for a great opportunity in Denison, TX, apply today!

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenison, Texas
    Websitehttps://autonomystaffing.com/

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Boringunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Comparatorunmatched
    • Construction Planningunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Die Castingunmatched
    • Drillingunmatched
    • Geometryunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • Heat Treatmentunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Milling Machineunmatched
    • Multicastunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
    • Trigonometryunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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