Tool And Die Maker

The Tool & Die Maker completes all assignments related to constructing, modifying, and conditioning multi-station metalworking dies. This role involves fabricating new gauges, cutting and forming tools, and fixtures by applying comprehensive knowledge of tool and die design, machining, layout, assembly, and conditioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work assignments of all complexity levels using verbal instructions, rough sketches, tooling, and product prints.
• Visualize the completed product and determine required layout steps.
• Compute dimensions and establish reference points, centerlines, and guidelines on tooling and product components.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining with accuracy and precision.
• Determine necessary machining operations and perform machine setup.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to required specifications.
• Fit and assemble component parts into completed units or mechanisms.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, and clearance of assembled parts.
• Perform filing, stoning, grinding, scraping, and blending operations to ensure proper fit.
• Use shims as needed to correct alignment or compensate for tolerance variations.
• Change over and set dies in presses and perform trial operations to validate clearance, pressure performance, and ensure no binding occurs.
• Inspect completed stamped parts to ensure adherence to engineering specifications.
• Diagnose and correct complex tool malfunctions in newly constructed or modified dies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances, and make adjustments or corrections to eliminate tolerance deviations in stamped products.
• Recommend tooling design improvements, under engineering approval, to enhance tool life, product quality, production output, and to eliminate design-related issues.
• Condition dies to prevent breakage of small or intricate tooling components.
• Utilize toolmakers’ hand tools and all related hand tools safely and effectively.
• Operate precision measuring instruments including height gages, gage blocks, comparators, dial indicators, toolmakers’ microscopes, and micrometers to ensure parts meet specification and die stations are correctly aligned.
• Perform heat treating procedures including hardening, stress relieving, and annealing tool steel.
• Case harden machine steel as necessary.
• Provide instruction and training to apprentices, trainees, and employees in lower classifications as required.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules.
• Adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.

• Completion of a state recognized Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship (Typically 8,000 hours of on-the-job training + 576 hours of related classroom instruction.)
• Tool & Die Maker Journeyman Certification / Paper
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with machining and precision measurement tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, micrometers, height gages, comparators, and indicators

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Enjoy working in a clean, climate-controlled environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and competitive 401k matching. Benefit from paid time off with a progressive accrual system, 10 paid holidays, and enjoy a generous sign-on bonus. Additionally, experience a supportive work environment that offers a night shift differential.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and climate-controlled with manual machines, wire EDM machines, and various tools. The shop focuses on metal stamping and can have high noise levels due to the stamping presses. The dress code includes clean jeans or work pants, composite safety shoes, safety glasses, and ear protection. The work schedule offers both day and night shift options, with the day shift from Monday to Thursday, 5am to 3pm, and the night shift from Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 1am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $90480.00/yr.

Clean, climate controlled environment!PTO - 0-4 years 80 hours, 5-9 years 120 hours, up to 200 hours at 25+ years10 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision - CompetitiveFull Benefits Package for review in Notes and Attachments of main connected pageSTD, LTD, EAP coverages401k - 100% match first 2%, 50% match next 2%SIGN ON BONUS! $2k! $1k at 90 days and $1k at 180 days!

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.