Precision Tooling Machinist; Die and Fixture Specialist

Base pay range

$25.00/hr – $35.00/hr

This range is provided by Rocknel Fastener. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Your day crafting precision starts here. Step into a hands‑on role where you shape the tools that shape our products. As a Precision Tooling Machinist, you’ll manufacture and repair tooling that matches part drawings, fabricate jigs, fixtures, dies, cutting tools, gauges, and machine tools, and support production with expert toolroom workmanship. In a job‑shop environment, you’ll flex between building custom tooling and supporting production machining—often in the same day.

• Interpret blueprints and use precision measurement (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to build or modify tooling for new and legacy jobs.
• Sharpen tools and verify tool holders are service‑ready before returning them to storage; repair or requisition replacement parts, tooling, and hardware to sustain inventory levels.
• Check tooling in and out of the tool room with care and accountability.
• Set up and run toolroom equipment and lathes to produce/restore form tools, taps, drills, and holders for grinding.
• Assemble setup kits for any machine as needed to keep work flowing.

• Preferred:
  Heading experience within the fastener industry and familiarity with basic heading equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 principles.
• Strong communication with supervisors, peers, and direct reports via phone, email, writing, and in person—staying calm under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and execute efficiently while moving quickly between tasks with minimal errors or omissions.
• Sound deductive reasoning—applying general rules to specific issues to arrive at practical solutions.
• Hands‑on skill adjusting machine components to regulate speed, pressure, temperature, material flow, dimensions, and amounts.
• Commitment to OSHA and company safety practices at all times.

• Lift up to 40 lbs as part of regular duties.
• Wear required PPE in designated areas.
• Stand and move throughout 8–10‑hour shifts.
• 100% onsite at a single work location.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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