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Tool and Die Maker

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $31.75/hr

Drive a hi-lo and operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation. * Perform other ... hardness testing, machine repair, and set-up, and metal fabrication. * Operate basic metrology ...

Participate in a monthly review of calibration due dates for all Tool Room tools * Perform daily in-house testing and recording results for all torque wrenches to assure they conform to NIST ...

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2ND & 3RD SHIFT TOOL & DIE MAKER'S NEEDED - COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA A Leading Automotive Supplier near ... hardness testing, machine repair, and set-up, and metal fabrication. * Operate basic metrology ...

Tool Management Technician

Aiken, SC · On-site

$25.11 - $37.67/hr

USA 61: We are offering a $3,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation benefits Why join Rolls-Royce? At ... or testing it. Position Qualifications: * High School Diploma/GED and completion of an ...

Tool Management Technician

Aiken, SC · On-site

$25.11 - $37.67/hr

USA 61: We are offering a $3,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation benefits Why join Rolls-Royce? At ... or testing it. Position Qualifications: * High School Diploma/GED and completion of an ...

Tool Room Manager

Woodville, WI · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Maintain a clean and safe work environment and keeps work area clean of debris. PERSONNEL ... Knowledge of mold design, fabrication, development, testing, validation, and processing. * Strong ...

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations in Wichita ... drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and ...

Are you a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and turning ... testing equipment, arc welders, mig welders, cutting torches, assorted tool room small tools ...

Engineer Tool 1

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

Engineer Tool 1 location : El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite) Pay rate : $39-$42/hr on W2 Type : Contract ... Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.

Are you a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and turning ... testing equipment, arc welders, mig welders, cutting torches, assorted tool room small tools ...

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How much do a tool tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for a tool tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do you become a tool tester?

To become a tool tester, you typically need experience with hand or power tools, good attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Some positions may require technical knowledge or certifications, and testing often involves evaluating tool performance, durability, and usability in a controlled environment.

What is the difference between A Tool Tester vs A Software Tester?

AspectA Tool TesterA Software Tester
Primary FocusEvaluating specific tools and hardwareAssessing software applications and programs
Required SkillsKnowledge of tools, hardware, and testing equipmentUnderstanding of software development, testing methodologies
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, testing centers, hardware environmentsDevelopment teams, software companies, offices
CertificationsOften includes hardware or technical certificationsISTQB, software testing certifications

While both roles involve testing, a Tool Tester primarily focuses on hardware and tools, whereas a Software Tester concentrates on evaluating software applications. The roles share some technical skills but differ in their specific environments and certifications.

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Infographic showing various A Tool Tester job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,791 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Tool and Die Maker

Camaco

Columbus, OH • On-site

$25 - $31.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Camaco rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Responsible for performing manufacture, repair and maintenance to progressive dies and rebuild or repair tooling to support production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform die maintenance, using tool rom equipment and hand tools
  • Layout and perform center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking and counter boring.
  • Machine parts to blueprint specifications.
  • Fabricate and/or repair dies for production.
  • Layout existing die sections and make replacements as needed.
  • Make in press repairs of tooling.
  • Document and record various data for the department.
  • Drive a hi-lo and operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training leading to Journeyman status as a Tool & Die Maker and/or equivalent on the job experience.
  • 5 plus years of related work experience.

Competencies

  • Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills sufficient to perform fabrication and build activities.
  • Blueprint reading
  • Knowledge of cutting, forming, milling, grinding, assembly, tool steel composition, tool sharpening, hardness testing, machine repair, and set-up, and metal fabrication.
  • Operate basic metrology instruments, grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, optical comparator, and EDM machine.
  • Ability to calculate speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets.
  • Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks required.
  • Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to work effectively with people.

Licensure

Hi-lo and crane certification and journeyman status or accredited certificate required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.


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