Tool + Die Maker

Do you enjoy building precision tooling and fixtures that directly impact manufacturing performance and product quality?
Are you passionate about machining, fabrication, and problem-solving in a hands‑on manufacturing environment?

Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Our manufacturing teams are driving operational excellence through precision machining, innovative tooling solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives. We rely on skilled Tool & Die Makers to support production, tooling development, and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

As a Tool & Die Maker, you are fabricating and repairing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures in accordance with company manufacturing procedures and safety policies. You are utilizing machining equipment, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to produce precision tooling that supports manufacturing operations. You are collaborating with production and engineering teams to develop prototype components, improve tooling capabilities, and ensure manufacturing processes remain safe, efficient, and reliable.

• Determining materials and machines needed to fabricate parts according to specifications.
• Computing dimensions, planning layouts, and determining assembly methods and sequences of operations for fabrication activities.
• Measuring, marking, and scribing metal stock for machining.
• Setting up and operating required machines to successfully and safely fabricate components.
• Verifying that fabricated parts conform to specifications and quality standards.
• Developing prototype parts and tooling solutions when required.
• Recording tooling modifications and maintaining tooling history documentation.
• Polishing and refinishing parts as needed.
• Complying with company productivity, quality, and safety requirements.
• Operating forklifts when required to support manufacturing activities.
• Performing additional duties based on workload and business requirements.

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a Certificate in CIMM or a related industrial technology discipline preferred.
• Have 3+ years of experience in a tool room with a related technical certificate.
• Have 5+ years of tool room experience without a related technical certificate.
• Have experience fabricating, modifying, and repairing tooling in a manufacturing environment.
• Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Have intermediate math and reading skills.
• Have working knowledge of lathes, mills, and other industrial equipment used in the machine shop.
• Have the ability to write and modify CNC programs.
• Have basic computer skills.

• Have the willingness and ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have concern for quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Have the ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with peers, supervisors, executive management, vendors, representatives, and visitors when called upon.
• Have strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Have sufficient motor skills to successfully and safely use required tools and machinery.
• Have the ability to stand and/or walk for the majority of a scheduled shift, typically 8–10 hours per day, though possibly longer when overtime is required.
• Have the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Have the ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Have the ability and willingness to work overtime, including alternate shifts and weekends, as required by business needs.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible…