Tool & Die Maker - Precision Manufacturing

Tool & Die Maker — Precision Manufacturing (San Diego Area)

Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: On-site production facility
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Precision Fabrication

Northwest Talent Solutions is partnering with an established precision manufacturing organization supporting high-reliability components. This is a hands-on Tool & Die Maker position working directly with engineering and production teams to build, troubleshoot, and improve production tooling used in forming and fabrication operations.

This is not a bench machinist role — the position focuses on tooling function, production support, and solving real manufacturing problems on the shop floor.

• Plan sequence of operations and fabricate tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures
• Work from prints, sketches, and engineering drawings to build and repair tooling
• Troubleshoot and correct tooling issues affecting production and quality
• Support first-article production and tooling tryouts
• Modify and rework blanking, piercing, and forming dies
• Collaborate with engineers and production personnel to improve manufacturability
• Set up and operate machine tools as required for tooling fabrication
• Inspect and verify tooling using precision measuring instruments
• Recommend improvements to tooling design, materials, or processes
• Assist in root-cause analysis when tooling affects efficiency or output

• Prior Tool & Die Maker or equivalent tooling experience
• Ability to read blueprints including datum references and tolerances
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment
• Strong shop math skills (including trigonometry)
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and precision measurement tools
• Experience troubleshooting production tooling in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent

Candidates are especially successful if they come from:

• Metal stamping or forming operations
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Precision machining environments
• Medical device or high-tolerance production shops

• Production manufacturing floor
• Hands-on tooling work
• Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Multiple shift schedules available

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Full benefits package
• Long-term stability in a production manufacturing environment

• This position requires on-site work in the San Diego area
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Please apply directly with an updated resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a Northwest Talent Solutions recruiter for a confidential discussion about the role and company details.

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