Tool and Die Maker

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

Location: Queens, NY (Near Nassau County border - accessible via LIRR, NYC Transit, and major parkways)

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Shift: Day Shift

Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00/hour ($72,800 - $93,600+/year) depending on skill level

(Top earners at the firm make up to $50.00+/hour)

About the Company

Our client is an established, industry-leading precision metal manufacturer with over 80 years of excellence in New York. Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in Queens, they specialize in high-precision metal stampings, deep-drawn components, progressive die stampings, and value-added assembly solutions. They serve mission-critical sectors including aerospace, medical, military, automotive, and electronics .

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to join a highly skilled, dedicated team. In this role, you will work with progressive dies, Multi-Slide (Fourslide), and transfer (eyelet) press operations to produce intricate, high-tolerance stamped components from thin-to-medium gauge metals.

Experienced Tool & Die Makers and advanced Apprentices with strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Die Fabrication & Maintenance: Construct, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of progressive tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and precision gauges to extremely tight tolerances.
  
• Machining: Set up and operate manual and conventional toolroom machinery, including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and CNC equipment.
  
• Blueprint Reading & Design Review: Analyze engineering drawings, tool design prints, and specifications prepared by journeyman designers; prepare layout and detail sketches when needed.
  
• Process Planning: Develop efficient fabrication strategies and tooling solutions using the most suitable shop machinery and resources.
  
• Quality & Safety: Ensure all finished components meet strict quality and tolerance standards while adhering to shop safety guidelines and maintaining an organized workspace.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, Vocational/Trade School completion, or completed Tool & Die Apprenticeship program highly preferred.
  
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Tool & Die making experience within a metal stamping/manufacturing environment.
  
• Mathematics: Strong aptitude in shop math, including practical geometry and trigonometry formulas.
  
• Precision Measuring: Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators) to maintain ultra-close tolerances.
  
• Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skill set with a proven track record of solving complex die and tooling issues.
  
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour (Direct Hire), with overtime potential. Top-tier specialists earn up to $50.00/hr.
  
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Insurance & Life Insurance.
  
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with Company Matching.
  
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave.
  
• Growth & Perk Support: Tuition Reimbursement & Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.
  
• Location Benefits: Free On-Site Parking for employees. Conveniently located near all major expressways/parkways and public transit (LIRR & NYC Bus/Subway).

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $35.00 - $45.00