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Tool and Die Maker
Job Location:
Job Location:
Erlanger, KY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 48 - 48
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Duties/Responsibilities:
Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures.
Repairs fixtures molds and tools when needed; disassembles molds jigs tools and fixtures then reassembles when repaired.
Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures tools and machine parts.
Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage
Drilling tapping deburring with proper equipment and methods
Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality .
Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own.
Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop.
Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker .
Keep shop and tools clean and organized.
Able to plan next step in a process and prepare.
Able to read measuring tools: tape measure scale micrometer calipers height gage.
Regularly tests all equipment tools and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
Modifies machine parameters to control speed material feed or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
Maintains a safe clean and well-organized workspace.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker
- Minimum 5 years in machining and alteration of tools dies jigs and fixtures
- Understanding of mathematics handbook formulas and trigonometry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of machine shop practice principles of machine tool operations and mechanics working qualities of materials.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Good communication skills
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Uses manual machining equipment to build fixtures.
Repairs fixtures molds and tools when needed; disassembles molds jigs tools and fixtures then reassembles when repaired.
Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures tools and machine parts.
Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Able to identify and explain basic tools and their usage
Drilling tapping deburring with proper equipment and methods
Possess welding and fabrication skills with abilities to improve quality .
Have a desire to gain knowledge in the shop as well as on their own.
Be able to read and draw a basic print and understand the goals of what we do in a tool shop.
Build on prior trades experience and refine the skills necessary to be a tool maker .
Keep shop and tools clean and organized.
Able to plan next step in a process and prepare.
Able to read measuring tools: tape measure scale micrometer calipers height gage.
Regularly tests all equipment tools and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
Modifies machine parameters to control speed material feed or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
Maintains a safe clean and well-organized workspace.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Tool and Die Maker
- Minimum 5 years in machining and alteration of tools dies jigs and fixtures
- Understanding of mathematics handbook formulas and trigonometry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of machine shop practice principles of machine tool operations and mechanics working qualities of materials.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Good communication skills
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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