Job Information
Aerotek Tool And Die Maker in Bluffton, Indiana
Job Title: Tool and Die Maker
Job Description
We are seeking skilled Tool and Die Makers to join our team for both 1st and 2nd shifts . This opportunity is within a union facility with openings available for each shift. The ideal candidates will be responsible for sharpening dies, servicing blades, and conducting die changeovers. You will interface with production and engineering teams during product start-ups and new product launches. You will build tooling from scratch using blueprints, adapt dies to fit presses, and perform daily die changeovers utilizing overhead cranes.
Responsibilities
Sharpen dies and service blades.
Conduct die changeovers and change over die sets from product to product.
Interface with production and engineering teams on product start-ups and new launches.
Build tooling from scratch using blueprints.
Adapt dies to fit presses.
Perform daily die changeovers using overhead cranes.
Utilize micrometers, surface grinders, and manual mills.
Operate manual lathes and mills.
Essential Skills
Manual Machining Experience with Lathes and Mills.
Blueprint Knowledge.
Surface Grinding Experience.
Tool & Die Experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Possession of a Tool & Die Journeyman Card.
Welding Experience.
Why Work Here?
We provide education for apprentices aiming to become Journeymen in Tool and Die. Our company culture is laid-back, and we value teamwork and communication. Being family-run, each person matters and can establish personal connections with leadership. a Relocation Package is also available.
Package Details:
· Total allowance is up to $5,000.
· Payment is made when receipts are collected by Human Resources.
Eligible Expenses:
The allowance may be used at the employee’s discretion; however, receipts and approval are required for payment.
· Household goods moving costs (truck rental or professional movers)
· Travel expenses to Bluffton, IN (fuel, airfare, meals)
· Temporary lodging during the transition period
· Lease termination fees or utility connection costs
· Miscellaneous relocation-related expenses
Conditions and Repayment
· Employee must relocate within an agreed-upon timeframe following the hire date
· The employee will be required to sign a repayment agreement of moving expenses should the employee either voluntarily or involuntarily leave within a (12) month period.
· The company reserves the right to cancel this policy at any time, this cancellation will not affect those already in place.
Work Environment
The work environment primarily involves stamping operations and metal working, which can be noisy and hot in the summer due to lack of temperature control. The facility is fairly clean for a metal working plant. Employees wear jeans and steel-toed boots. Our company is a UAW Union facility, but joining the union is not mandatory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.68 - $39.28/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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.