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Tool and Die Maker

Simpson Strong-Tie


Job Location:

McKinney, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 38
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors software and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer partner and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Tool & Die Maker you will support manufacturing by constructing and machining details for dies. You will be responsible for repairing and building dies as well as prototypes. You will operate tool room machinery to finish precision details used to repair and maintain dies. Tool and Die Makers assists in troubleshooting die issues at the press to maintain quality and production. You understand die functions and structure by studying prints of die products and prototypes; apply knowledge of materials machining concepts and assembly methods and mathematics.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING(% of Time)

Select dress set up and use grinding wheels for surface grinding and form grind polish and finish die components. (30%)

Perform die maintenance such as cleaning inspection sharpening and preventive repair reconstruction and restoration of damaged dies as needed. (30%)

Machines parts by using lathe mill drill press and other typical shop equipment. (20%)

Confirm assembly by verifying dimensions clearances and alignment of parts and components with micrometers thickness gauges gauge blocks and dial indicators. Confirm performance of die at the press check clearances inspect operation make adjustments and compare finished product to specifications. (20%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above youve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

  • Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive dies and tools experience.
  • CAD/CAM: Ability to work with AutoCAD is a plus.
  • Communication: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Self-Management: Ability to be self-directed to solve issues and work independently. Display a high level of initiative and effort.
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking: Ability to experiment with new ideas methodologies and procedures.
  • Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with other technicians employees and vendors.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk see talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold loud noise levels vibration and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job does not require domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time non-exempt position is located in McKinney TX.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

$24.09 - $38.56 / hour


REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package including competitive compensation quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions such as seasonal jobs.


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Structural connectors, fasteners, anchoring systems, and construction hardware for wood, cold-formed steel, and mass timber. Trusted by builders since 1956.

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