Tool & Die Machinist

Pay Rate - $30/hr.+



Job Description

Analyze specifications, layout metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Responsibilities

Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, EDM, Pantograph, and grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.Lift machined parts, position and secure parts on surface plate or worktable.Smooth flat and contoured surfaces, fit and assemble parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.Heat-treat tools or parts.Connect wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures and recommend design modifications.Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design of product.Plan and construct intricate tools, dies, fixtures, molds, and gauges requiring extremely close tolerances.Construct tools where no design is available, determine metal flow in dies, select allowances, perform difficult development work, and make tool tryouts.Fit and assemble parts involving irregular contours, large number of holes or numerous die sections.Work to extremely close tolerances, often within .0001 inch.Clean all plates and cavities/cores and moving parts of mold with Dyna-clean.Repair parts of mold that are defective.Fit up cores, cavities, ejector pins and moving parts within .0005 clearance.Finish parts to print dimensions.Make new parts for molds according to print and grind stock before heat-treating.Heat treat parts to specifications per print.Drill out and counter bore for water lines.Make holding fixtures and gauges for grinding and/or machining or other departments.Figure stack-up dimension of parts.Plug and bore gauge hole diameters.Trig angles for grinding and machining.Indicate parts on shop equipment.Follow all rules and policies.

Essential Skills

Experience in manual machining.Expertise in tool and die making.Proficiency in troubleshooting and setting up machining equipment.Knowledge of operating lathes, mills, and grinders.Ability to work to extremely close tolerances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

More than three years of experience in the alteration or repair of complicated tools, dies, molds, and gauges.Ability to fabricate and set up tooling.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where precision and craftsmanship are valued. Work in an environment that encourages skill development and offers a stable work schedule.

Work Environment

This is a first shift position, working Monday through Friday, from 7am to 4pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr.

they offer health, vision and dental benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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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