Tool and Die Maker San Antonio, TX
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Fabrication
Company:
PDS Defense, Inc.
Category:Maintenance
Job Type:Contractor
City:San Antonio
State:Texas
Country:USA
The Tool and Die Maker constructs and repairs jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass). Work typically involves: planning and laying out work according to models, blueprints, drawings, or other written or oral specifications, understanding the working properties of common metals and alloys, selecting appropriate materials, tools, and processes required to complete task, making necessary shop computations, and setting up and operating various machine tools and related equipment.
Work for someone in this position also involves using various Tool and Die Maker's hand tools and precision measuring instrument, working to very close tolerances, heat-treating metal parts and finished tools and dies to achieve required qualities, and fitting and assembling parts to prescribed tolerances and allowances. In general, the Tool and Die Maker's work requires rounded training in machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired through formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, repair, and maintain various tools, dies, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components
- Operate manual machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
- Utilize measuring instruments, both in the shop and out on the aircraft, to ensure accuracy and quality of work
- Collaborate with engineers and other team members to develop innovative solutions for tooling needs
- Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
- Assist with aircraft structures III work, including assembly, installation, and repair tasks as needed
- Fabrication of aircraft parts
Shift: Must be available to work variable shifts based on business need (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
- 5+ years of experience as a Machinist or Tool Maker5+ years of experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications5+ years of experience working with precision measuring tools
Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request. This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level)
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations).
PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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