Job Title: Tool and Die SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Tool and Die Specialist to repair, maintain, and construct a wide variety of dies, molds, fixtures, and assembly machines. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams to support prototype development and ensure the quality of new parts before production.

ResponsibilitiesPlan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of dies, molds, progressive dies, compound dies, intricate blanking and forming dies, milling fixtures, and assembly dies.Perform machining operations requiring unusual and difficult setups and methods to maintain close tolerance fits, including bench work involving fitting, scraping, grinding, lapping, indexing, timing, assembly, and adjusting to ensure satisfactory operations.Make tool tryouts, diagnose and correct troubles, and detect faulty operations or defective materials.Keep records of maintenance on dies, equipment, and fixtures.Build new dies, fixtures, and assembly machines and troubleshoot as necessary.Assist engineering with prototype development of new parts, fabrication, and print adjustments.Perform quality inspection of new parts from new dies, fixtures, and assembly machines before releasing to production.Work from verbal instructions, simple sketches, or complex prints to fabricate required items.Assist any individual with questions or problems relative to tool and die functions.Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.Work with suppliers to assist with tool repairs and new tool designs.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Essential SkillsProficiency in tool and die making and repair.Experience with tooling, machining, blueprint interpretation, die repair, and progressive die making.Ability to set up and operate Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, optidress, and J&S wheel dressers for form grinding.Experience with measuring tools such as micrometers, disc mics, anvil mics, dial calipers, telescoping gauges, gauge pins, gauge blocks, and comparators.Additional Skills & QualificationsSpecialized training equivalent to two years of college.Five years or more of tool and die experience.Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your expertise in tool and die will be valued and your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a combination of manufacturing and office environments with regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockland, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockland,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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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.

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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.

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