Tool and Die Makers
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$35 - $45 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer This job pays $12.6 per hour more than the average pay for similar jobs in your area.
$21.64
$27.4
$40.00
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Fabrication & Repair: Construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to very close tolerances.
- Machine Operation: Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts.
- Blueprint Analysis: Study specifications, engineering blueprints, and tool orders to plan work.
- Design & Layout: Draw preliminary sketches; prepare layout and detail drawings.
- Strategy Development: Develop efficient strategies for fabricating designed dies using the most suitable machining resources.
- Quality & Safety: Meet all quality and efficiency expectations while complying with safety regulations and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
- Education: Minimum 4 years of high school/vocational school; completion of an apprentice program is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a tool and die environment.
- Language: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Technical Skills: Ability to interpret engineering specifications, including operative sheets, drawings, and sketches.
- Mathematical Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to use shop mathematics, including geometric and trigonometric formulas.
- Precision: Experience working with close dimensional tolerances and using all types of precision measuring instruments.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Tuition Assistance
This is a remote position.
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1268864485 Posted: 2026-06-13 Job Title: Tool Die