Tool & Die Maker

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Winder, GA
Pay
$30-$45
Shift
M-F 7a-3:30p.
Job Description
This role focuses on building, maintaining, and repairing jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies used in a steel stamping environment, while also supporting machine maintenance and die setup on presses.
Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies to support production operations.
• Set up and adjust dies on presses to ensure accurate and efficient stamping performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tooling, presses, and related machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Operate manual grinders, mills, and lathes to fabricate, modify, and repair tooling components as needed.
• Perform deburring and finishing work on parts and tooling to meet quality and dimensional specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair dies used in stamping operations, identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Inspect and verify tooling and die performance to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and production requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area while working with machinery and tooling.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement of tooling and equipment performance.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a tool and die maker in a manufacturing or stamping environment.
• Proficiency in tool and die repair, including troubleshooting and correcting die-related issues.
• Hands-on experience with stamping operations and die setup on presses.
• Strong manual machining skills, including operating lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on tools, dies, and related machinery.
• Experience with deburring and finishing processes for metal components.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely as part of daily work activities.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a steel plant or metal stamping facility.
• Familiarity with gauges and precision measuring tools for inspecting tooling and parts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for diagnosing tooling and equipment issues.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise tooling.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment and support cross-functional needs.

Why Work Here?
You will join a small, close-knit team where your skills and contributions are highly visible and valued. The plant has recently doubled in size, creating strong opportunities for growth and long-term development. You will work in a stable, expanding operation that invests in its facilities and provides room for you to advance your career as the business continues to grow.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, well-lit steel plant environment that has recently expanded. You will work around stamping presses and related equipment, using manual grinders, mills, and lathes to support tooling and die maintenance. The setting emphasizes safety, organization, and maintaining a tidy work area while working hands-on with machinery and metal components.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winder, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Winder,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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