Machinist

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring a Contract Tool and Die Maker for a manufacturing company located in Stanton, TN. These positions will be on 1st shift from 7:00am-3:00pm. *We also have direct hire opportunities in the Jackson area if this position is not a fit*

Pay ranges from $30-$45/hr. Please apply for immediate consideration or email resumes to .

Start Date: 5/4/2026

Job Description

This position is responsible for all inspections, routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and engineering changes on all of the stamping dies.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all stamping dies and related components.

Conduct inspections, root cause analysis, in-press diagnosis, and repairs of the stamping dies.

Utilize welding techniques to repair worn or damaged tools, fabricate new components, and enhance tool properties.

Disassemble, assemble, and troubleshoot issues with presses and dies while collaborating with engineers and equipment manufacturers to improve processes.

Perform rigging and lifting for die sets.

Execute operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety standards.

Experience with HAAS or ACER mills/lathes is strongly preferred.

Read and interpret blueprints accurately.

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts using measurement instruments, inspecting finished dies for smoothness, contour, and defects, and making adjustments when necessary.

Essential Skills

Tool and die making

Manual machining

Lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Die repair

Troubleshooting

Progressive die work

Manual lathe and mill operations

Grinding and surface grinding

Stamping and die maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of experience in tool and die or a journeyman card in tooling; schooling is also accepted.

Experience with lathes, mills, surface grinders, and welding machines (Mig and Tig) is advantageous.

Experience in die deconstruction and re-assembly.

Experience in lifting and rigging to move large die sets.

Experience with spectrometer and Argus systems is a plus.

Work Environment

Work in a brand new, large, and clean manufacturing facility within the stamping department. The press machine housing the dies is fully enclosed and features highly automated press equipment. The role involves working closely with the engineering team to test dies, run product trials, and modify dies as required for quality specifications, including removing die sets, resetting, greasing, and modifying them. Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and a high visibility vest are required. Acceptable attire includes jeans or work pants without holes, rips, shorts, or leggings, and shirts can be plain colored T-shirts or polos.

Full-time