Tool & Die Maker/Machinist (1st Shift)

We are seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join our team. You will be responsible for planning, constructing, altering, and repairing a variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to very close tolerances. This role involves performing development work, executing difficult tool room machine operations, and performing skilled fitting, timing, and adjusting. You will be required to assure proper tool, die, and mold assembly, conduct tool tryouts, and diagnose and correct any issues.

• Plan, construct, alter, and repair a variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Perform development work and difficult tool room machine operations.
• Ensure proper tool, die, and mold assembly.
• Conduct tool tryouts and diagnose any problems.
• Work independently on complex dies and molds for new products.
• Receive routed prints or sketches, perform necessary calculations.
• Use proper materials, tools, and procedures for repairing or making dies.
• Grind, dress, and heat treat tools, jigs, and fixtures as needed.
• Assemble finished dies and conduct press trials.
• Adjust dies to produce desired parts within specified tolerances.
• Make gauges, tools, and machine parts to exact tolerances.

• Proficiency in CNC, MILL, and LATHE operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in tool and die making and machining.
• Capability to work independently and solve complex problems.

• Experience in inspecting, checking, and trying out dies made externally.

Join a team where your expertise is valued and your skills are utilized to their fullest potential. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Work in a climate-controlled environment from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.