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Tool Maker

$67k to $87k

Brea, CA, United StatesPosted Jun 8, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Salary: $32-42/hour + Shift Differential and eligibility for annual bonuses 2nd Shift Key Responsibilities: ' Operates all departmental machine tools and provides machine shop service, expertise, and capability to the entire manufacturing operation.' ' Constructs, alters, or repairs a wide variety of standard and non-standard developmental and experimental tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, etc.

to close tolerances and exacting set ups. ' Produces most production dies for cold heading machines. ' Independently performs the job of Tool Maker in its entirety, operating all of the following typical department, machines and any specialty machines as assigned: Lathes, Surface Grinder, Honing Machine, Hydraulic Press ' Obtain instructions, sketches, drawings, etc.

from leadperson /foreman. ' Obtains raw material from department stock. ' Sets up any department machine as needed to produce the work as directed, very exactly and must hold very close tolerance. ' Replaces or re-sharpens cutting tools as required. ' Maintains machine and workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup once a week.

' Keeps machine free of chips. Makes out time, production, and quality reports as required.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. At least 5-10 years of related experience working as a tool maker with Carbide

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