AI summary
Tool and Die Maker role at Mestek, Inc. in Farmville, NC, focused on fabricating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and trying out dies and related components to print/spec. Hands-on onsite machining work using a broad range of shop equipment and precision measuring tools, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards.
Key skills
Tool and die fabrication and tryoutsReading engineering prints and work ordersPrecision measurement (micrometers, vernier calipers, gauges)Operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, sawsTooling setup and adjustment (feeds, speeds, stops, guides)Grinding with special fixtures/holding devicesDie disassembly/reassembly and component replacementMechanical troubleshooting and machine maintenanceInventory control for parts and toolingWorkplace safety and PPE compliance
Salary not listed — comparable onsite Tool and Die Maker roles in North Carolina commonly pay about $25–$40/hour (often ~$52k–$83k annually depending on experience and overtime).
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-minded, detail-focused tool and die maker who enjoys hands-on machining, working to prints, and keeping dies and equipment running reliably.
Why apply
- Wide variety of machining equipment
- Hands-on die build and repair work
- Safety- and standards-focused shop
List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.
- Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests
- Uses precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to, micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools
- Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines
- Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc
- Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc
- Fabricates various die parts, sections, inserts, punches, etc
- Makes necessary tool and die tryouts
- Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc
- Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items
- Informs supervisor of low inventories. Maintain all maintenance records for dies
- Reviews returned dies and items leaving tool room
- Compares to prints, specifications, and work requests
- Assures compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints
- Performs machine maintenance to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various mechanical problems
- Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor
- Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner
- Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
- Regular attendance is always an essential function
The Tool and Die Maker must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- High School or Trade School Graduate; Prefer Tool and Die Maker experience with Certification
- Ability to read and write
- Read and follow work orders
- Ability to read a measuring tape
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to inspect material
- Ability to occasionally lift 75 to 100 pounds
- Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting
