**Job Title: Die Maker** **Job Description** As a Die Maker, you will be responsible for studying specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine the necessary materials for fabricating parts. You will compute dimensions, plan layouts, and sometimes determine the assembly method and sequence of operations. Additionally, you will measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining, set up and operate machines, and verify the conformance of machined parts to specifications. This role requires lifting machined parts, positioning and securing them on a surface plate or worktable, and smoothing flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders. You will also fit and assemble parts, verify dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in dies, heat treat tools or parts, and develop specifications for specialty tools. **Responsibilities** + Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required for fabricating parts. + Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations. + Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining. + Set up and operate machines and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications. + Lift machined parts and position and secure parts on surface plate or worktable. + Smooth flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fit and assemble parts. + Verify dimensions, clearances, and alignment of members and parts in dies. + Heat treat tools or parts. + Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications. + Develop specifications for specialty tools and draw or sketch designs of products. + Dowel and bolt parts together. + Work to tolerances as close as thousandths. + Dismantle dies and repair or replace parts. + Grind, file, and sand parts to fit for assembly and smooth and finish cavities. + Assemble dies or molds. **Essential Skills** + Proficient in tool and die making. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Manual machining skills. + Experience with mills, lathes, and CNC machines. + Troubleshooting and repair skills. + Experience with progressive dies. + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. + Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Two-year certificate from a college or technical school, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a climate-controlled environment with production bonuses of up to $500 per month once permanent. Benefit from floor mats for operators, new posture-supportive chairs, and over 1.5 million dollars invested in brand new equipment. The company is under new ownership focused on growth and offers a flexible 4.5-day work week. **Work Environment** You will work in a large shop with departments dedicated to tool making, quality, and production. The facility houses numerous machines, including press brakes, punch presses, laser/turrets, and CNC machines. It is a loud but well-organized sheet metal environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. **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.