Hiring: Tool & Die Maker/Design Company: Standard Motor Products Location: Greenville, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:49:09 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Segment, SolidWorks About the job Required Skills: •Interpret engineering drawings to fabricate prototype parts, specialized tooling, jigs, gages, fixtures, and production support equipment. Work to a high degree of accuracy with typical tolerances ranging from ±0.02 mm to ±0.01 mm, with occasional features requiring tighter tolerances as required by the application. •This position is expected to work with minimal supervision, independently plan machining operations, and provide technical recommendations to Engineering and Manufacturing regarding tooling and process improvements. •Program, set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC and manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, bench grinders, horizontal and vertical band saws, drill presses, and conventional hand and power tools. •Diagnose tooling issues and recommend improvements to increase quality, manufacturability, production efficiency, and equipment reliability •Verify that fabricated components meet drawing specifications through appropriate in-process and final inspection methods. •Perform precision inspection using measuring and gaging equipment including optical comparator (Shadowgraph), micrometers (inside, outside, and depth), indicators, height gages, pin gages, ring gages, bore gages, and other precision inspection equipment. •Fit, assemble, troubleshoot, and modify tooling, fixtures, and prototype assemblies as required. •Operate advanced machine shop accessories including rotary tables, indexing heads, boring heads, sine bars, four-jaw chucks, faceplates, steady rests, follower rests, and similar precision setups. Qualifications: •Five (5) or more years of experience in a toolroom, mold shop, prototype shop, or equivalent precision machining environment. •Associate degree or technical certification in Machine Tool Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience. •Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, fits, tolerances, surface finish requirements, materials, and heat treatment specifications. •Demonstrated ability to determine machining methods, work holding, and sequence of operations with minimal supervision. •Knowledge of machine shop safety and shop practices. •Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple projects at any given time and efficiently shift between them. •Operational familiarity with CAM software and post processors. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret and make minor modifications to CAD models and engineering drawings. Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software preferred. •TIG welding experience for tooling and fixture modification; MIG welding experience is a plus. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!