Tool & Die Maker

At GBC Advanced Materials, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are continuously looking for talented individuals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. Joining our team means contributing to groundbreaking projects in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Choosing GBC Advanced Materials means becoming a part of a rapidly growing ceramic component manufacturer specializing in high‑quality, precision‑engineered ceramic parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry. With a generous manufacturing facility with vertically integrated processes that ensure unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in every item we produce.

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Professional Development and Training
• Collaborative Work Environment

GBC Advanced Materials is seeking experienced individuals for a Tool and Die Maker position in Latrobe, PA. As a tool and die maker you will build, maintain, assemble, and troubleshoot powder compacting tooling made from carbide and steel components.

You will be responsible for:

• Setup and operating of a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and precision grinders to make necessary components for die sets as well as repair current tooling.
• Assemble various types of die sets for different pressing applications.
• Identify worn components and refurbish them as necessary to maintain a high quality product.
• Troubleshoot issues with dies in powder compacting process and make necessary modifications to the tooling.
• Interprets prints, sketches, engineering specifications, and work order instructions for each operation.
• Maintain high ethical standards for conduct.
• Work collaboratively with design engineer on optimizing designs of new tooling, components and pressing features.
• Willing to work reasonable overtime as needed to meet customer and department demands.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge.
• Basic shop math.
• Experience working with manual machines, precision grinders.

• Previous carbide machining experience.
• Wire EDM programming/setup/operation experience.

Salary is up to $35.00 per hour, DOE

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

• 401(k) With match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Clean climate controlled work area

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying.

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• Tool and die making: 3 years

• Latrobe, PA 15650:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work location:

In person

Salary/Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour