About this role
Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Location: Queens, NY (Near Nassau County border – accessible via LIRR, NYC Transit, and major parkways)
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Shift: Day Shift
Pay Range: $35.00 – $45.00/hour ($72,800 – $93,600+/year) depending on skill level
(Top earners at the firm make up to $50.00+/hour)
About the Company
Our client is an established, industry-leading precision metal manufacturer with over 80 years of excellence in New York. Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in Queens, they specialize in high-precision metal stampings, deep-drawn components, progressive die stampings, and value-added assembly solutions. They serve mission-critical sectors including aerospace, medical, military, automotive, and electronics .
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to join a highly skilled, dedicated team. In this role, you will work with progressive dies, Multi-Slide (Fourslide), and transfer (eyelet) press operations to produce intricate, high-tolerance stamped components from thin-to-medium gauge metals.
Experienced Tool & Die Makers and advanced Apprentices with strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Die Fabrication & Maintenance: Construct, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of progressive tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and precision gauges to extremely tight tolerances.
Machining: Set up and operate manual and conventional toolroom machinery, including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and CNC equipment.
Blueprint Reading & Design Review: Analyze engineering drawings, tool design prints, and specifications prepared by journeyman designers; prepare layout and detail sketches when needed.
Process Planning: Develop efficient fabrication strategies and tooling solutions using the most suitable shop machinery and resources.
Quality & Safety: Ensure all finished components meet strict quality and tolerance standards while adhering to shop safety guidelines and maintaining an organized workspace.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: High School Diploma, Vocational/Trade School completion, or completed Tool & Die Apprenticeship program highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Tool & Die making experience within a metal stamping/manufacturing environment.
Mathematics: Strong aptitude in shop math, including practical geometry and trigonometry formulas.
Precision Measuring: Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators) to maintain ultra-close tolerances.
Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skill set with a proven track record of solving complex die and tooling issues.
Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour (Direct Hire), with overtime potential. Top-tier specialists earn up to $50.00/hr.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Insurance & Life Insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with Company Matching.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave.
Growth & Perk Support: Tuition Reimbursement & Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.
Location Benefits: Free On-Site Parking for employees. Conveniently located near all major expressways/parkways and public transit (LIRR & NYC Bus/Subway).
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $35.00 - $45.00