Find & Apply For Tool and Die Maker Jobs in Glendale, California

Tool & Die Maker Location:

Glendale, CA Schedule:

Full-time, temp-to-hire position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Compensation:

$30 to $40 per hour, commensurate with your professional background. We are a rapidly expanding fabrication facility based in Glendale that focuses on precision sheet metal work and custom, cost-effective metal stamping. Our team is currently seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to contribute to our operations. Role Overview Your primary focus will be the creation of new tooling as well as the ongoing upkeep and repair of our current equipment. You will be tasked with detailing and designing fixtures, dies, tooling, and various manufacturing components. This work involves utilizing CAD/CAM programs—specifically AutoCAD—to ensure all designs remain compatible with the systems used by our vendors and clients. Key Duties Execute machining tasks by interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, or direct verbal guidance. Ensure high-quality output by managing intricate, tight-tolerance components across a variety of materials. Contribute to a more efficient production environment by keeping the shop floor tidy, orderly, and fully operational. Required Qualifications At least 5 years of professional background in the manufacturing and design of tools and dies. Practical experience in both the programming and operation of CNC machinery. Strong command of CAD/CAM tools like AutoCAD to draft, adjust, and analyze production and tooling schematics, with bonus points for familiarity with other platforms. Effective communication skills in English, including the ability to follow spoken directions and perform basic mathematical calculations. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Hands-on experience working with tool steel and standard steel materials. Solid understanding of heat treatment processes and various tool steel properties. Core Competencies Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. Technical proficiency in CAD design software. Expertise in the setup and changeover of CNC machinery. Proven background in setting up molds, dies, and tooling. Technical Environment 3-4 axis VMC CNC Milling machines. Advanced CAM software suites.