Tool and Die Maker | Journeyman

Our client is seeking a Tool and Die Maker / Journeyman to join their team and will be a key member of the manufacturing team by focusing on making dies and tooling to keep production running efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, this position in the Reading, PA area is for you!

Compensation Starting at $85K per year --salary negotiable well above $85K per year for top-talent.

For over five decades, this industry leader has been a trusted partner to the commercial construction sector—delivering billions of precision fasteners to projects nationwide. The position offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing, 401(k) company contributions, health/dental/vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and several other valuable employee programs.

NOTE: Relocation Assistance for Top-Tier Talent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up dies in the press to ensure proper installation and operation, maintaining accuracy and high-quality production
• Alter and modify existing tooling using CNC and Wire EDM machines to accommodate new part designs or production requirements
• Program and operate CNC equipment and Wire EDM machines to create precise tooling, parts, and molds
• Design, build, and repair tools and dies for manufacturing parts and components
• Adjust tooling in presses to ensure parts produced are within specification and meet required tolerances
• Ensure proper shim making principles are followed when creating shims for precise alignment and fit of tooling and parts
• Align and install shims in tooling to achieve optimal part fit and maintain accurate tolerances
• Continuously improving tooling through regular analysis of tooling performance, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing design or process changes to increase efficiency, reduce defects, and improve quality
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models to create and modify tools and dies
• Operate precision machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment
• Inspect finished products for quality and precision, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and improve manufacturing processes
• Maintain and repair tooling and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity
• Ensure safety standards are followed and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Document work performed and maintain accurate records of tooling modifications, repairs, shim alignment, press setup, tooling improvements, and machine programs
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support manufacturing goals

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• High school diploma or equivalent (apprenticeship or vocational training preferred)
• Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker--must be at journeyman level
• Strong experience in setting up dies in presses to ensure proper alignment and operation
• Perferrrably proficienct in programming and operating CNC equipment and Wire EDM machines (may be light on skills here as the organization partners with a tech school).
• Solid knowledge of shim making principles and experience with shim alignment to ensure proper fit and tolerances
• Experience with adjusting tooling in presses to ensure parts are produced to specification
• Commitment to continuous-tooling improvement through process optimization, innovation, and problem-solving
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, technical drawings, and CAD models
• Proficiency with traditional precision machinery (lathe, mill, grinder, etc.)
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and tool design
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25-30lbs

Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. If interested, send resumes to