Tool and Die Maker

We are currently looking a skilled and experienced Tool and Die Maker. You'll work alongside other Tool and Die Makers and engineers to support our tool and die needs, building parts, maintaining, and modifying molds using a wide variety of specialized CNC equipment and mold making processes. These include Precision surface grinding , Conventional machining , CAD/CAM modeling, programming, and set up of sinker EDM, wire EDM, multi axis milling, electrode, and other mold & die making equipment!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, ,work orders, and CAD files to ensure precision manufacturing.
• know how use tool maker measurement equipment such as Micrometers, high gage, dial indicator, profile projector, calipers , gage blocks, etc.
• Perform mold repairs, including disassembly, inspection, welding, polishing, machining, and reassembly.
• Manufacture new plastic molds, selecting appropriate materials & using CAM /CNC mills, lathes, grinders, & EDM machines.
• Conduct heat treatment for steel hardness per print requirements .
• Perform final assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of molds before production.
• Perform mold preventive maintenance fill out all check list required by Aptiv systems to ensure the quality of tool.
• Perform inspection reports for any new part or spare part built.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with company protocols.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and assist other processes as directed by the supervisor.
• Build precision tool and die spare parts selecting the right material and hardness.
• Support safety , quality, projected requested by multifunctional teams.
• Assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements: Reduced Scrap, Increase OE, Reduced Cycle Time.
• Perform preventive maintenance to the tool shop equipment and raise the hand for any urgent service needed for corrective maintenance.

Requirements

• Ability to program CAM for CNC equipment using ‘G' and ‘M' code format
• Ability to read prints and interpret machining requirements.
• Ability to maintain machining tolerances of ±.0002.
• Ability to square up fixturing on table to .0000 over a length of 36".
• Ability to identify different shapes of truing diamonds and the working condition of the diamond.
• Must be able to adjust tooling and equipment to tolerance of .000 to .0000.
• Ability to identify, monitor and compensate for machine expansion changes.
• Ability to stone and hone a sharp radius on tool steel.
• Must be able to communicate at all levels from shop floor operator to engineer.

Machines and Equipment you must know how operate

• CNC Vertical Machining Center
• Wire EDM
• Sinker EDM
• CNC Lathe
• Automatic Surface Grinder
• Manual Surface Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Manual Knee Mill
• Vertical and Horizontal Band Saws
• Drill Presses
• Precision Measuring Tools
• Oven

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Sit and/or stand at least 12 hours
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better
• Differentiate color
• Reach
• Bend
• Kneel
• Twist
• Grip
• Pinch
• Fine finger dexterity sufficient to handle metal parts with precision and accuracy

Qualifications

• Technical school and/or certification
• Journeymen (for Master Tool & Die Roles)
• Ability to weld (TIG for Master Tool & Die Roles)
• Able to train entry-level Tool & Die (For Master Tool & Die Roles)
• Person should have or should qualify for a five-year state indentured apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Person should have background in mathematics, mechanical drawing, metallurgy and machine shop practices.

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Client-provided location(s): Brookhaven, MS

Job ID: Aptiv-J000687159

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-26T20:24:17