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1st & 2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker's

Richmond, VA 23237

Posted: 09/01/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: 7 - Skilled Trades Job Number: JO10002429 Pay Rate: $35.50

Job Description

1ST & 2ND SHIFT TOOL & DIE MAKER'S NEEDED - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

 

A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Richmond, Virginia area needs First and Second Shift Tool & Die Maker's. Previous Tool & Die Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting is Required. Progressive Die Expertise is Needed.

 

These are Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Positions offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. 


 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This key position will be based in our clients new manufacturing operation. This Positions reports to the Maintenance Manager to provide support for manufacturing by designing, making, and repairing tools.  Assist Engineering and Maintenance by making prototypes, or equipment repair parts.

  

  • Daily check with supervisor for incoming work such as broken dies; continue with pending assignments as priority allows.

  • Design die from engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal direction

  • Set up and operate conventional or CNC equipment to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes

  • Operation of all tool room equipment to make and repair dies.

  • Assist with prototypes from engineering department.

  • Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat treatment properties

  • Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies

  • Assist the maintenance department when needed

  • Weld, measure, heat treat, etc. 

 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED 

  • Expertise with Metal Stamping Progressive Dies is Required

  • Knowledge of precision measuring tools, layout tools, hand & bench tools, metallurgy and heat treatment, advanced mathematics I.E.  Geometry and Trigonometry

  • Experience with engine lathes, mill machines, jig bore, surface grinders, and press operation.

  • Blueprint reading and familiarity with Mastercam, AutoCAD and Solid Works is essential.

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

  • Must be a team player and work well with others.

  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred

  • Some working knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

  • Some working knowledge of robotics and industrial machinery in an automated production environment.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must have good teamwork and communication skills.

  • Prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.

  • Should be able to work with little or no supervision and meet deadlines..

  • One year certificate from college or technical school (Machinist certificate); or equivalent.

  • Preferring Candidates with 5 or more years of experience in the Tool & Die Trade.

 

 

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today. 

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