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Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for machining aerospace parts with precision on both lathe and mill machines. You will work with conventional mills and lathe machines, utilizing your experience in tool and die making and repair.

Responsibilities

+ Read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.

+ Develop and review setup sheets and specifications to determine setup procedures, machining sequences, and dimensions of finished workpieces.

+ Attach fixtures to machines, position and secure workpieces in fixtures according to setup instructions.

+ Assemble cutting tools in tool holders and position tool holders in machine spindles or insert cutting tools in specified machine magazines.

+ Download part programs from Machine Shop program storage computer to machine controls based on production schedules.

+ Manipulate controls and enter commands to index cutting tools to specified set points and to start machines.

+ Observe and listen to machine operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.

+ Suggest program, machining, and fixture changes to improve quality and production requirements.

+ Change cutting tools and location of workpieces during the machining process as specified in setup instructions.

+ Measure workpieces for conformance and report discrepancies.

+ Adjust machine feed and speed and change cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.

+ Machine materials other than metal, such as composites and plastics.

+ Feed or remove metal, plastic, or other stock and material from machines.

+ Deburr and clean parts as required.

+ Clean machines, tooling, and parts.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in tool and die making and repair.

+ Proficiency in conventional milling and lathe operations.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data.

+ Skill in manual machining and conventional machining.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with die repair and progressive dies.

+ Knowledge of die maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Personal and Sick Time (PTO), Vacation Time, Holiday Pay, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Work Environment

You will work on a 4/10 schedule, with hours from 6am to 4:30pm. Flexibility is required for overtime and work on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oxnard, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, HSA, Short & long term disability, etc

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, HSA, Short & long term disability, etc

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.