**Job Title: Tool and Die Maker** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Tool and Die Maker who will be responsible for fabricating parts and molds based on specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions. This role requires the ability to visualize products to determine the required materials and machines to be used. **Responsibilities** + Possess a complete set of toolmaker skills with all shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision grinding, polishing, and fitting) and able to make parts to print. + Machine flat and contoured surfaces, grind and fit assemblies together and into mechanisms using surface grinders. + Perform advanced manual machining operations including milling contours, engraving, turning threads, boring pockets, grinding flats, diameters, shoulders, slots, and dressing radii with specified accuracy and in a timely manner. + Maintain close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements ensuring the highest quality workmanship on all tools, gages, and fixtures with minimal scrap. + Apply advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and utilize comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and inspection equipment. + Work independently with minimal guidance in a team environment and perform additional related duties as required. + Multi-task and run multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. + Set up and assemble new equipment and support manufacturing and engineering on new and existing product lines. + Perform preventative maintenance and repair on injection molds including electrical and hydraulic components. + Reverse engineer and manufacture mold components within time limitations and rebuild complete hot runner systems. + Possess sinker EDM experience and basic welding skills (TIG, Micro) for minor touch-up work. + Complete complex mold repairs and spot shutoffs. **Essential Skills** + High school degree or equivalent. + 4+ years of experience with progressive die tool and die making. + Proficiency in tool and die making, surface grinding, EDM, injection molding, and manual milling. + Comprehensive knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. + Working knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and inspection equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Possess 4 and 5 axis CNC skills for mill or lathe. + Extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials. + Ability to multi-task and run multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. + Experience in setting up and assembling new equipment. + Experience in preventative maintenance and repair on injection molds including electrical and hydraulic components. + Ability to reverse engineer and manufacture mold components. + Sinker EDM experience. + Basic welding skills (TIG, Micro) for minor touch-up work. **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive compensation, extensive benefits such as health insurance effective within one month of start, multiple bonus opportunities, relocation assistance, and a 401(k) with company match and pension. Our state-of-the-art tool shop features equipment that is less than 10 years old. You will have the opportunity to work with metalworking dies, injection molds, cutting tools, jigs, and machinists' hand tools. We also provide a comprehensive relocation assistance package and a climate-controlled shop environment. All tools are supplied by the company and we offer a 7.5% night shift differential. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $90000.00 Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policies, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and development through training programs and tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Programs: Support services for personal and professional challenges. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and wellness programs to promote a healthy work-life balance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024. **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.