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1st - Shift Tool And Die Maker - Can Pay Up To $40/hr
Job Description
1st Shift
- Tool and Die Maker
- Pay up to $40/hr (Depending on experience)
Join a growing manufacturing team in Canton, Ohio as a 1st Shift Tool and Die Maker / Machinist (7:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.
m.). In this hands-on role, you design, build, repair, and maintain custom tooling, molds, dies, fixtures, and machine components used in the production of highly precise electronic industry parts. You work with a variety of manual machining equipment, troubleshoot complex tooling challenges, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to support efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, repair, modify, and maintain molds, dies, tooling, fixtures, and machine components used in production. Machine precision parts using manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses, and other tool room equipment. Diagnose tooling and die issues that affect production performance, part quality, and equipment reliability. Perform precision fitting, assembly, and adjustment of tooling components to meet tight tolerances and functional requirements. Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and sketches to create or repair tooling. Fabricate replacement parts and tooling for custom-built production machinery and specialized in-house equipment. Troubleshoot press, stamping, forming, and tooling issues to minimize downtime and improve throughput. Verify dimensions, tolerances, and part quality using precision measuring instruments and inspection tools. Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance, reliability, and efficiency. Support stamping, forming, pressing, and precision manufacturing operations by maintaining and enhancing tooling. Apply welding and fabrication skills, when needed, to build or repair fixtures, tooling, and machine components. Maintain safe, clean, and organized work practices throughout the machine shop and production areas.
Essential Skills:
5+ years of experience in Tool and Die Making, Machining, or Mold Making is preferred. Strong, hands-on experience operating manual machining equipment, including manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses, and other tool room equipment. Proven ability to build, machine, install, and repair tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, and production tooling. Ability to create and repair tooling from blueprints, mechanical drawings, sketches, or worn components. Strong understanding of precision tolerances, fits, and the use of precision measuring equipment. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications. Experience troubleshooting dies, molds, fixtures, and production tooling in a manufacturing environment. Supporting stamping, forming, pressing, or precision manufacturing operations is highly preferred. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve tooling and press-related issues. Commitment to safe work practices and maintaining an organized machine shop environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Welding and fabrication experience is a plus and beneficial for building and repairing tooling and fixtures. Experience working with specialized, custom-built equipment designed and manufactured in-house is advantageous. Comfort working on a variety of custom tooling and machining projects with changing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex tooling challenges independently. Attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality, precise components for electronic industry parts. Effective collaboration skills to work with engineering and production teams on tooling improvements. Why Work Here? You join a small, family-oriented organization with a long history of success and a stable 1st shift schedule, supporting work-life balance. You work on a wide variety of custom tooling and machining projects, including specialized in-house equipment, offering continuous learning and technical growth. The role is highly hands-on and provides significant problem-solving opportunities, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work on production success. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, reflecting the value placed on skilled trades professionals.
Work Environment:
The role is based in a small, family-owned manufacturing facility in Canton, Ohio, with a long-standing track record of success. You work on 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in a traditional machine shop environment that supports precision manufacturing of electronic industry parts. The shop utilizes manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, drill presses, tool room equipment, and specialized, custom-built machinery designed and manufactured in-house. The environment emphasizes safe, organized work practices, hands-on machining, and close collaboration with engineering and production teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00
- $45.
00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings