Tool & Die Maker
About The Position
Applied Medical is a medical device company that develops and manufactures advanced surgical technologies. The Tool and Die Maker builds, debugs, and maintains progressive dies for precision medical device manufacturing. The role performs carbide grinding and precision fitting, troubleshoots die performance, and collaborates with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet specifications and delivery schedules. It is suited to an experienced toolmaker or progressive die maker supporting manufacturing and research operations. Success in the role includes delivering reliable progressive dies for stable production, resolving tooling issues through effective troubleshooting, keeping engineering and production teams informed during builds and debugging, producing precise, high-quality tooling and grinding work, and meeting schedules without compromising quality or safety.
Requirements
- Five or more years of tool and die making experience or equivalent hands-on tooling experience.
- Ability to build, debug, and troubleshoot progressive dies.
- Ability to perform carbide grinding with precision.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate manual surface grinders and milling machines.
- Personal precision tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators.
- Experience working with stainless steel and copper materials.
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated production environment.
Responsibilities
- Build and debug progressive dies to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Troubleshoot die performance issues and apply corrective actions for consistent, repeatable operation.
- Perform carbide grinding and precision fitting to hold tight tolerances.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, supervisors, and production teams to resolve technical issues and align priorities.
- Meet production schedules while maintaining quality, safety, and documentation standards.
- Keep engineering and production teams informed throughout builds and debugging.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation range of $25–$40 per hour in California; bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Training and mentorship opportunities.
- On-campus wellness activities.
- Education reimbursement program.
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
