Tool & Die Technician

IDEX•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Tool and Die Technician builds, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs tool and die components used in manufacturing. The role helps ensure tooling and fixtures remain reliable, dimensionally accurate, safe, and ready for continuous operation through preventive maintenance, precision machining, and technical problem-solving. The technician supports production, engineering, and continuous improvement by fabricating tools and fixtures, modifying existing components, and ensuring tooling meets quality and performance standards. The position works with engineering and operations on tooling improvements, new tool development, R&D, and new product development initiatives. It involves interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, and models; operating manual and CNC machine tools; machining and assembling components to tight tolerances; diagnosing failures; maintaining and repairing fixtures and tooling; and contributing to quality investigations and technical improvements. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment, where noise may range from moderate office levels to loud plant-area levels. Required safety equipment includes steel-toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, an apron, and a face shield. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience in manual machining.
Experience with CNC and manual machines.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and a basic understanding of clamping principles.
Ability to analyze and work from blueprints and customer drawings.
Knowledge of CAD.
Ability to use and read quality gauges.
Knowledge of machining practices, including speeds, feeds, and tooling.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational skills and follow-up techniques.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize project requirements.
Self-starter with a strong desire to excel.

Responsibilities

Support engineering and operations teams with tooling improvements, new tool development, and R&D projects.
Collaborate with and support Engineering on new product development initiatives.
Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and models to determine materials, machining steps, and tooling solutions.
Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
Machine, fit, and assemble components to tight tolerances, verifying accuracy with precision measurement tools.
Diagnose tooling failures and perform corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
Disassemble, repair, rework, and reassemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and cutting tools.
Inspect tooling for wear, alignment, and structural integrity; recommend design or material modifications as needed.
Make technical recommendations to improve tool life, manufacturability, safety, and performance.
Participate in root-cause analysis of tooling- or fixturing-related quality issues and contribute fact-based solutions.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, tool history logs, and documentation of tooling modifications.
Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company quality practices.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards.
Manage daily tasks to maximize productivity while meeting deadlines and project priorities.
Support training and skill development opportunities provided by the company.
Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.