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Tool and die maker jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing, with specializations in die design, mold tooling, and fixture fabrication, from apprentice and journeyman to senior toolmaker and lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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MUST HAVE EYELET TOOL MAKING AND TRANSFER PRESS EXPERIENCE TO APPLY:
Specialty Cartridge, Inc. is a small business located in Covington, GA that manufactures ammunition and ammunition-related components.
This position requires the ability to work well with others in a team environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. Candidates must consistently demonstrate a concern for order, quality, safety, team commitment, and self-control/maturity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Tool Construction & Repair: Plan, layout, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of complex tools such as transfer/progressive dies, punches, jigs, fixtures, pins, gauges, and complete press and automated assembly tooling.
- Engineering Collaboration: Follow specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data to confer with engineering, resolving design problems related to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
- Machine Operation: Utilize tool room equipment including lathes, milling machines, all types of grinding machines, power saws, honing machines, jig borers, hydraulic and manual arbor presses, and precision measuring instruments.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and repair complex tools, gears, pulleys, sensors, and production tooling issues directly at the press.
- Eyelet Specialization: Operate all manual tool room equipment to make and groom tooling specifically for eyelet transfer presses, performing exacting bench and machine operations to fit and assemble highly complicated eyelet tools, dies, and gauges.
- Production Support: Setup and troubleshoot complex production tooling and component quality issues, repair and replace production tooling as needed, and perform skilled bench work, fitting, assembling, adjusting, and repairing of production equipment.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Journeyman License: Preferred.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct hands-on work experience in the Eyelet Manufacturing industry.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read blueprints and handle all aspects of metal forming from print to production.
- Preferred Background: Experience with deep-drawn metal products in high-speed transfer presses and/or cosmetic parts is a plus.
- Core Competencies: Ability to prioritize work effectively, paired with good verbal/written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Physical Demands
- Dexterity & Mobility: Constant use of hands, fingers, and hand-eye coordination. Frequent standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional turning, twisting, bending at the waist, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Lifting: Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Vision: Good close and peripheral vision, good depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Skills
- Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
- Blueprint Reading
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k), Employee discount, Health insurance, Referral program, Relocation assistance
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, Overtime
Ability to Commute/Relocate: Covington, GA 30014 (Relocation assistance available)
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Hands-On Eyelet Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Plan/Blueprint Reading: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Covington, GA 30014: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tool and die maker jobs.
- Journeyman tool and die maker certification or completion of a registered apprenticeship program
- Proficiency operating CNC mills, lathes, EDM machines, and surface grinders
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts
- Experience fabricating progressive dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures to tight tolerances
- Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for tool design
- Knowledge of metals including tool steel, carbide, and aluminum and their machinability
Tips for Your Tool and Die Maker Job Search
List your machine types by name
Employers scan for specific equipment, so name every CNC mill, EDM, surface grinder, and jig borer you've operated. Vague terms like 'machining experience' get filtered out before a human reads your resume.
Show tolerances you've held consistently
Hiring managers for tool and die roles want proof of precision. State the tightest tolerances you've held routinely, the material, and the inspection method you used. That detail separates journeyman candidates from each other far faster than job titles do.
Get your journeyman card documented
If you completed a registered apprenticeship, request a journeyman certificate from your state apprenticeship office before you apply. Many manufacturers list it as a requirement and won't advance candidates who can't verify their hours.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tool and die maker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by material and process
Search for your specialty, whether that's progressive die stamping, injection mold tooling, or die casting, rather than just the job title. Shops hiring for a specific process often filter out general applicants who don't name it explicitly.
Bring a sample part or drawing to interviews
A print you interpreted, a fixture you designed, or a photo of a complex die you built gives interviewers something concrete to ask about. It shifts the conversation from hypothetical to demonstrated skill in a way a verbal answer can't.
Tool and Die Maker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tool and die makers?
Magna International, Simpson Strong-Tie, and TE Connectivity are hiring the most tool and die makers right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive suppliers and precision contract manufacturers consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many tool and die maker jobs are remote?
About 2% of tool and die maker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the work requires hands-on access to machines and physical tooling. The small remote share tends to cluster around tool design, die layout, and CAD-intensive project coordination roles where physical presence at a machine is not required daily.
How do you become a tool and die maker?
Most tool and die makers enter through a registered apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with related technical instruction. After completing the apprenticeship you receive a journeyman certificate recognized by most manufacturers. Some candidates start as machinist helpers or CNC operators and transition by developing die and mold skills over time, often supplemented by community college coursework in blueprint reading and metrology.
Can you get hired as a tool and die maker with little experience?
Entry-level candidates are most competitive when they can point to machining coursework, a vocational program, or time spent as a machine operator where they worked with tooling. Applying to shops that run formal apprenticeship programs is the most direct path because those employers expect to train you. Demonstrating comfort reading prints and an understanding of tolerances, even without years on the floor, helps you stand out.
What does the tool and die maker interview process look like?
Most shops start with a phone or in-person screen focused on your equipment background and the types of tooling you've built. A shop floor walkthrough often follows, where the hiring manager may ask how you'd approach a specific setup or troubleshoot a worn die. Some employers add a blueprint reading test or ask you to describe the steps you'd take to build a simple fixture from a print.
Where can I find and apply to tool and die maker jobs?
You can find and apply to tool and die maker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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