Tool and Die Maker

Bachman Machine Company is an established manufacturer with 99 years of experience in precision manufacturing. Bachman specializes in value-added metal stampings, progressive and transfer stamping dies, production CNC machining, and plastic injection molded components.

We combine deep manufacturing experience with an engineering-driven culture focused on advanced technology, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Our team works closely with customers to provide technical support and manufacturing solutions while building long-term partnerships.

Our vision is to grow our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our community.

We believe skilled tradespeople deserve a great place to work and build their careers.

• 4-day workweek — four, 10-hour days
• 3-day weekends as part of the regular work schedule
• Heated and air-conditioned shop
• Paid company holidays
• PTO available at the time of hire — no waiting to accrue your initial PTO
• Company-paid employee medical coverage option — $0 employee premium for employee-only coverage under our base medical plan
• Additional medical plans and dependent/family coverage options available
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, established company with 99 years of manufacturing experience
• Opportunity to work on challenging tooling projects and help improve how we build, maintain, and troubleshoot dies

Bachman Machine Company is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a full-time, on-site position in St. Louis, Missouri.

This position is responsible for building, fitting, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing progressive and transfer stamping dies and related production tooling.

Day-to-day responsibilities include reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings; setting up and operating manual and CNC machine tools; performing precision machining, fitting, and measurement; troubleshooting tooling issues on the production floor; and making adjustments necessary to maintain part quality and production performance.

The Tool & Die Maker will work closely with engineering, production, and quality personnel to solve problems, support new tooling, improve existing tooling, and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reliability, and efficiency.

• Strong precision machining and toolmaking skills, including experience with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC equipment
• Experience building, fitting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining progressive and transfer stamping dies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and related inspection equipment
• Strong understanding of metals, tooling materials, machining processes, and die construction
• Ability to diagnose tooling and production problems, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, organization, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Tool & Die apprenticeship, equivalent technical training, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Experience in stamping or high-volume production environments preferred
• CAD/CAM and CNC machining experience preferred
• Reliable attendance and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position