Expert Tool And Die Maker @ Aerotek

Job Title: Tool & Die MakerPay: $25-$45 dependant on years of experience and interviewJob DescriptionThe Tool & Die Maker will be responsible for tooling maintenance and repair, including diagnosing tooling issues and performing repairs on progressive stamping dies. The role involves troubleshooting die failures, conducting preventative maintenance, replacing worn components, and ensuring dies are maintained to a production-ready status.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose tooling issues and perform repairs on progressive stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot die failures, wear patterns, and dimensional issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on active production tooling.
• Replace worn die sections, punches, inserts, guide components, and other critical tooling elements.
• Analyze die breakdowns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Fabricate new tooling components from engineering drawings.
• Work closely with Engineering during development of prototype, experimental, and production tooling.
• Support die tryouts, debugging, and production launches.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling design and manufacturability.
• Recommend design improvements that increase tool reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Operate manual surface grinders to finish tooling components to final dimensions.
• Utilize mills, lathes, grinders, and other toolroom equipment.
• Bring Wire EDM-produced components to final size and tolerance through precision grinding processes.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy within tolerances as tight as ±0.0002".
• Perform detailed inspections utilizing calipers, gauges, indicators, specialized gauges, and optical inspection equipment.
• Verify tooling dimensions and part quality throughout manufacturing and repair processes.
• Inspect and validate tooling prior to production release.
• Maintain detailed records related to tool changes and repair activities.
• Assist production personnel with die setup and removal, process troubleshooting, press adjustments, feed control settings, and startup verification.
• Support high-speed progressive stamping operations ranging from approximately 100 to 500 strokes per minute.
• Work with stamping presses ranging from 22-ton to 60-ton capacity.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting progressive dies in high-speed stamping environments.
• Comfortable working with extremely tight tolerances.
• Strong experience in surface grinding operations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Proficiency in tool and die, machining, lathe, tooling, die repair, mill, grinder, micrometer, manual mill, die maintenance, manual machining, surface grinding, mills & lathes, calipers, manual lathe, grinding, and tolerances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter who takes initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, toolmakers, and production floor workers.
• Capability to keep detailed documentation and flag problems early.
• Dependability and good attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Why Work Here? Join a growing precision manufacturing company where craftsmanship is valued, schedules are respected, and skills directly drive company success. Enjoy a stable work environment with consistent 40-hour work weeks from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. Benefit from paid time off during the week of Christmas and the week of July 4th, as well as additional PTO and health benefits. Experience long-term stability as the company has never cut hours, even during challenging times. Work in an environment that genuinely cares for its people. Work EnvironmentThe Tool & Die shop is located indoors in a climate-controlled area, ensuring comfort during work hours. Although occasionally required to assist on the production floor, which is not climate-controlled, the operation maintains a clean environment, taking pride in the quality of work and surroundings.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.