Tool & Die Maker (PT) - Aerospace Manufacturing

Tube Specialties, Inc•Tempe, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a part-time position on our Tool Room team, supporting aerospace manufacturing. This is a hands-on role for a skilled tradesperson who can read blueprints, machine precision parts, and bring design thinking to tooling and fixture work, including CAD software such as SolidWorks. If you take pride in tight tolerances and clean, well-made tools and dies, we want to hear from you. This role suits someone looking for flexible, skilled-trade work at reduced hours, including semi-retired machinists or tradespeople balancing other commitments, without stepping down in the scope or quality of the work. Schedule: 20-25 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker
Prior press work experience required
Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual due to ITAR regulations

Nice To Haves

CNC, CAM, Fadal and Milltronics machine experience
Basic knowledge of design principles and CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks)
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to quality and safety

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and design tooling, dies, and assemblies
Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, EDM) to shape parts to precise dimensions
Fit, assemble, and repair dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures using machine and hand tools
Verify dimensions and tolerances using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators
Run test cycles on completed tools and dies, inspect for defects, and make adjustments
Recommend design improvements to tooling and fixtures using CAD software such as SolidWorks