Tool and Die Maker - I, II, and III
IDEX · Denver, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $60k–$90k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at IDEX (industrial) in Denver, CO. If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Stamping, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $60k–$90k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in Colorado: typical posted base $86k–$109k. This one lists $60k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 10 manufacturing technician openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Machining 60%
- ✓ Tooling 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ CNC 40%
- SAP 20%
- ✓ Stamping 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at IDEX
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: IDEX in Denver
5 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Quality Engineer II · Quality
- Senior Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
- Tool and Die Supervisor · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Automation Engineer · Controls
Full description from IDEXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
The Tool and Die Maker I performs work on basic stamping dies and production tooling. The primary duty is to utilize tool and die making skills to assist in basic tool and die fabrication and repair. The Tool and Die Maker I assists in the creation and maintenance of tools and dies and performs routine machining tasks under supervision.
REPORTING TO : Production Supervisor
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.
- ✓Understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
- ✓Basic Knowledge in designing, fabricating, and modifying tools and dies.
- ✓Ability to effectively manage time and tasks to meet
requirements
and deadlines.
- ✓Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally..
- ✓Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally.
- ✓High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
- ✓Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- ✓Basic knowledge of machining processes, i
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If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
This is an Evergreen position and is always open. We are always looking for top Tool and Die talent to join our team, and are currently hiring for Tool and Die Maker I, II, and III positions - please see below for job descriptions for all.
Tool and Die Maker I
- •Adhere to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.
- •Participate in the continuous improvement process.
- •Assist in basic tool and die fabrication and repair.
- •Repair basic dies, molds, and tools when needed; disassemble molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassemble when repaired.
- •Read and interpret technical blueprints and CAD drawings to understand the specifications of the required parts.
- •Operate manual machines including but not limited to lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
- •Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to measure finished parts and ensure they meet specifications.
- •Assemble, disassemble, and test various types of production dies and tooling.
- •Read and interpret simple blueprints.
- •Assist with regular maintenance on machine tools and repair damaged or worn-out tools and dies.
- •Build and modify basic spare parts.
- •Record work and document tooling repair history in CMMS software.
- •Support senior makers with setup and maintenance tasks
- •Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
- •Performs other related duties as assigned.
Tool and Die Maker II
- •Must be proficient in all Tool and Die Maker level 1 duties and responsibilities.
- •Adhere to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.
- •Participate in the continuous improvement process.
- •Independently fabricate and repair moderately complex tools and dies.
- •Operate both manual and CNC machines with little to no supervision.
- •Repair progressive dies, molds, and tools; disassemble molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassemble when repaired.
- •Interpret detailed technical drawings and CAD models.
- •Operate manual machines including but not limited to lathes, grinders, and milling machines Perform quality checks and troubleshoot issues. Use precision measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, and gauges to measure finished parts and ensure they meet specifications.
- •Perform and adhere to effective preventive maintenance schedule and reporting.
- •Build and modify more complex spare parts.
- •Troubleshoot production dies and tooling by partnering with Senior Tool and Die Makers, operations, maintenance, and engineering.
- •Record and audit tooling repair history in CMMS software.
- •Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
- •Performs other related duties as assigned.
Tool and Die Maker III
- •Must be proficient in all Tool and Die Maker level 2 duties and responsibilities.
- •Adhere to all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.
- •Participate in the continuous improvement process.
- •Lead complex tool and die projects from inception, design, and completion.
- •Repair progressive dies, molds, and tools; disassemble molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassemble when repaired and create and revise new product in alignment with the MCCB (Manufacturing Change Control Board) process.
- •Develop and maintain content concurrently with engineering team members for standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other controlled documents.
- •Train and support level 1 and level 2 tool makers on standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- •Create, perform, and audit preventive maintenance schedule on tools and dies.
- •Reverse engineer dies and die components when models or drawings are not available.
- •Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations on improvement projects, tooling design changes, new product development, and equipment optimization in partnership with leadership.
- •Lead tool and die department projects as assigned.
- •Record and audit tooling repair history in CMMS software.
- •Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
- •Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
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