Tool & Die Machinist

About the Company:

Our client is a multi-national manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries. Their San Diego facility, one of several dozen across the U.S., specializes in advanced CNC machining—including multi-axis milling and mill-turn processes— for high-strength, heat- and corrosion-resistant metals and alloys for extreme-performance applications. As a trusted supplier to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 contractors, this organization supports mission-critical applications across both commercial and military aircraft platforms.

Position Summary: Our client is currently seeking a Sr. Tool & Die Maker to join their 1st shift operations. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for a seasoned machinist with deep experience building, repairing, and modifying close-tolerance tooling, jigs, dies, and fixtures used in complex metal forming environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, fabricate, and assemble jigs, fixtures, and dies to precise tolerances using raw stock, machined components, sheet metal, and fasteners.
• Operate a wide range of conventional machine tools and metal fabrication equipment, including mills, lathes, jig bores, drill presses, and sheet metal tools.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal instructions to construct or repair tooling and dies.
• Rework difficult parts, including blending damaged surfaces and removing broken taps in blind holes.
• Perform layout and dimensional planning using trigonometry and product design concepts.
• Install bushings and verify dimensional conformance using precision measuring tools.
• Maintain clear communication with engineers, tool designers, and internal teams on special tooling projects.
• Uphold a clean, safe, and organized work environment while ensuring proper tool and material handling.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training in Tool & Die preferred.
• Experience: At least 7 years in complex tool and die machining

Skills:

• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency with shop tools, including cranes, jig bores , mills, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Familiarity with tight tolerance machining and metal forming support tooling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.