Tool and Die Designer

Company: Gpac
Location: Edison
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:• Troubleshoot and improve existing stamping dies and machinery based on performance issues.• Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure dies and machinery meet performance standards, hold tight tolerances, and perform consistently during long production runs• Apply knowledge and experience of progressive stamping dies to design and fabricate new dies to replace worn-out units and to manufacture new products.• Use CAD tools to create and refine designs and create technical drawings and documentation.• Use CNC vertical machining center, lathe, grinders, EDM and/or basic shop tools to machine progressive die components, replacement repair parts, and other custom tools and fixtures to support manufacturing.• Order, fabricate and maintain parts for dies to minimize production downtime. Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred, but equivalent engineering degrees will be considered.• Minimum Three (3) years of experience in the metal working industry. Tool and Die preferred. Design knowledge specific to the metal fabricating industry is a plus.• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and design models.• Knowledge of machine tools such as; CNC machining centers, wire EDM, milling machines, lathes, grinders etc.• Working knowledge and skills to run programs such as Solidworks, Mastercam and Fusion.• Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Spanish a plus• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavy weight material up to 50 lbs. without assistance from equipment or other employees.• Leadership skills to step in for manager of tool and die department in his absence.• Self-motivated, reliable, and team oriented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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