Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die Maker Machining Laurens, South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Mar 10, 2026

Position Summary:

HTI is hiring a Tool & Die Maker for a Client in Laurens, SC. The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for designing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing precision tooling used in ceramic forming processes. This position supports manufacturing operations by producing high-quality dies, molds, fixtures, and gauges that meet both customer and production specifications.

Pay:

Up to $35.00 Per Hour

Shift:

1st or 2nd

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and fabricate compaction dies, extrusion dies, isostatic pins, and injection molds. Repair and refurbish worn or damaged dies and tooling. Create tooling for compaction, isostatic, and extrusion processes using detailed engineering prints. Fabricate fixtures, jigs, and gauges based on prints and/or sketches to support manufacturing operations. Analyze part designs to determine appropriate machining methods and manufacturing sequences. Select appropriate raw materials for the fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and gauges. Troubleshoot forming and manufacturing issues related to tooling. Perform routine maintenance on tool room equipment. Measure tooling components using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications. Perform other related duties and assignments as directed.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent experience High School Diploma or GED required Completion of a Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education and experience Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings Strong mathematical ability, including proficiency in shop trigonometry Advanced setup and operation of Tool & Die equipment including: Lathes Milling machines Drill presses Surface grinders Centerless grinders Jig grinders Jig borers CNC machines Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) Highly skilled in bench work, including: Fitting Polishing Lapping Ability to manufacture tooling components to extremely tight tolerances Strong problem-solving ability and capability to determine proper manufacturing sequences and procedures

Equipment Used:

Tool & Die shop machinery and systems CNC machines EDM equipment Grinders Lathes Saws Buffing equipment Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, QA measurement tools) Hand tools Required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, goggles, etc.) HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/D/F/V/SO). #INDPRO