Tool & Die Maker

About the job Tool & Die Maker


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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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