Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Tool and Die Maker

Pay Rate: $26 to $30/hr DOE

Location: Humble, TX 77396

Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm

Employment Type: Full Time , Direct Hire

Overview

Ensure the proper functionality, maintenance, and optimal condition of extrusion and drawing dies, supporting production continuity and product quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling lifecycle including creation, usage, maintenance, disposal, and replacement requests.
• Perform die maintenance activities such as polishing, reconditioning, and minor machining according to technical specifications.
• Build and repair jigs
• Conduct dimensional inspections and technical evaluations of dies and tooling to ensure compliance with design and quality standards.
• Analyze tooling performance and support root cause analysis for product defects or process deviations.
• Prepare, assemble, and ensure readiness of tooling sets for extrusion and drawing operations based on production plans.
• Control and manage tooling inventory using SAP, including stock levels, traceability, and system updates.
• Record and report maintenance activities, tooling conditions, and production data in systems for traceability and continuous improvement.
• Support process optimization in extrusion and drawing operations, collaborating with production teams to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure proper use, handling, and preservation of tools, equipment, and work environment standards (5S).
• Comply with safety, quality, and operational procedures, reporting risks, deviations, and incidents in a timely manner.

Education

• High School Diploma (required)
• Technical training in machining, tooling, or related field (preferred)
• Equivalent hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience will be considered.

Experience and Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of die maintenance, polishing, and dimensional metrology (preferred)
• Knowledge of CNC machines is a plus
• Familiarity with industrial safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Applicants having a valid passport, or be able to obtain one and be willing to travel to Lima Peru for 2 weeks training are preferred

Core Competencies

• Proactivity, teamwork, assertive communication, strong safety mindset, and ability to work under pressure

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Company Description

Today’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.