Tool and Die Maker

Solventum•Irvine, CA

8d•$35 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Solventum is seeking Tool and Die Maker candidates to join our team in Irvine CA! Pay: $35.47 - $45.74/hour (plus shift premiums if applicable) At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Tool and Die Maker, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Performing precision Toolroom operations including milling, turning, grinding (surface/ID/OD), honing, blending, and polishing of deep cavity forming dies Operating advanced equipment such as vertical mills, grinders, lathes, comparators, microscopes, and precision measuring tools Designing, machining, assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting dies, fixtures, and mechanical equipment to exact tolerances Collaborating with peers to optimize productivity, improve tooling, and enhance processes for cost reduction and efficiency Applying and evaluating principles of precision fabrication for tools including punches, dies, jigs, and fixtures Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (complete prior to start)
Minimum of three (3) years of tool room experience
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed
Ability to work either first, second or third shift (depending on shift availability)
Strong metallurgical background with knowledge of carbides, tool steels, and alloys
Familiarity with rubber and plastic machining
Experience in heat treatment, transfer presses, and progressive dies
Skilled in mechanical and non-mechanical tasks; proficient with advanced shop tools
Ability to operate precision machines and measuring devices (e.g., lathes, grinders, mills, calipers, micrometers)
Expertise in maintaining close tolerances and interpreting blueprints
Process analysis and improvement skills; capable of mentoring apprentices
Solid understanding of trigonometry for tooling applications
Background in maintenance, systems, and electro-mechanical work

Responsibilities

Performing precision Toolroom operations including milling, turning, grinding (surface/ID/OD), honing, blending, and polishing of deep cavity forming dies
Operating advanced equipment such as vertical mills, grinders, lathes, comparators, microscopes, and precision measuring tools
Designing, machining, assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting dies, fixtures, and mechanical equipment to exact tolerances
Collaborating with peers to optimize productivity, improve tooling, and enhance processes for cost reduction and efficiency
Applying and evaluating principles of precision fabrication for tools including punches, dies, jigs, and fixtures
Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.