Tool Maker

Job Description Craft Precision That Powers Aerospace — Join PDS tech Commercial as a Tool Maker

Location: Chandler, AZ |

Schedule:

6am to 2:30pm | Payrate: $38 - $55/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a highly skilled Tool Maker
. This is an opportunity for a precision-driven professional to play a critical role in aerospace manufacturing—designing and building the tooling that keeps production accurate, efficient, and running at the highest standards.

As a Tool Maker, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the precision tooling that drives complex manufacturing processes. Your expertise in machining, measurement, and tooling design will directly impact product quality, equipment performance, and overall production success. This is a high-visibility role where craftsmanship and technical skill truly matter.

• Design, build, repair, and modify dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and precision tooling

• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and complex dimensions to meet exact tolerances

• Troubleshoot worn or damaged tooling and perform rework, sharpening, and fitting

• Support both scheduled and urgent tooling repairs to minimize downtime

• Operate manual toolroom equipment including lathes, mills, and grinders

• Use precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and comparators

• Apply GD&T, shop math, geometry, and trigonometry in tooling fabrication

• Ensure tooling meets all specifications for fit, finish, and function

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to develop tooling solutions

• Recommend improvements to tooling design, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Maintain detailed records of tooling dimensions, repairs, and revisions

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure all tooling meets AS9100 standards and customer requirements

• Inspect completed tooling for accuracy, quality, and readiness

• Maintain high standards of safety, precision, and organization in the toolroom

• Manage tooling inventory, storage, and traceability

• Monitor tool wear and proactively communicate repair or replacement needs

• Support inventory planning and coordinate with external vendors as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience as a Tool Maker or precision tooling specialist

• Strong knowledge of tooling fabrication, repair, and maintenance

• Advanced proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement

• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and tolerance analysis

• Hands-on experience with manual machining equipment

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Technical certification or Associate degree in Tooling, Machining, or Manufacturing Technology

• Experience in aerospace, fastener manufacturing, or other precision industries

• Familiarity with CNC machining, forging, thread rolling, and grinding processes

• Experience with CAD/CAM or tooling design software

Pay Details: $38.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may