Toolmaker

Now hiring for a Toolmaker | Direct Hire Opportunity

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $48.00 per hour | 1st, 2nd, + 3rd Shifts Available

With Staffmark, you're more than an employee filling a Toolmaker role - you're a respected team member from day one. Find more than a job with Staffmark - find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.

Looking for Toolmaker jobs in Winston-Salem where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a formal Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship program or an approved in-house training program is required
• Technical school, machining, or manufacturing coursework preferred
• Additional training in precision machining, CNC machining, tooling, or mold making is preferred

• 3-5+ years of experience in tool and die making, mold making, or precision machining required
• Previous experience working in a die and mold shop environment is required
• Experience maintaining, repairing, modifying, and rebuilding production tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools
• Ability to perform precision grinding operations, including surface grinding of carbide and tool steel to tight tolerances (0.0001 inches)
• Experience operating manual surface grinders is required
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling methods, and fabrication techniques
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues and perform corrective repairs
• Experience fitting, assembling, testing, and adjusting dies and tooling components
• Ability to use trade-specific hand tools and machining equipment safely and accurately
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret verbal, written, and sample-based instructions
• Experience documenting maintenance activities, repairs, and tooling changes
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to precision, quality, and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams

• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing machining and tool maintenance activities
• Ability to perform precise hand work requiring strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift, move, and handle tools, dies, fixtures, and machine components as required
• Ability to safely operate machining equipment, grinders, hand tools, and precision measurement equipment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, metalworking processes, noise, and materials
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring accuracy, focus, and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, modify, and fabricate replacement parts for production tooling
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled tool maintenance and troubleshooting
• Inspect tools, dies, components, and finished work to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Determine machining requirements and complete work using appropriate tooling and equipment
• Operate manual surface grinders and other machining equipment to produce precision components
• Grind carbide and tool steel components to required tolerances and specifications
• Perform hand fitting, assembly, and finishing operations for jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies
• Set up, test, and adjust dies to ensure proper operation and product quality
• Diagnose tooling issues and make necessary corrections or modifications
• Update shop drawings and documentation with tooling changes and revisions
• Record completed work, labor hours, repairs, and maintenance activities accurately
• Maintain tool maintenance records and documentation for cost tracking and process improvement
• Clean and maintain assigned equipment, tools, and work areas
• Collaborate with engineering and product design teams to provide input on manufacturability and tooling capabilities
• Support production operations with tooling troubleshooting and technical assistance
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and manufacturing processes
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Direct Hire Perks & Employee Benefitsvary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

Example offerings may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off to support work-life balance

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