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Tool And Die Maker II

Trex · Winchester, VA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Trex (industrial) in Winchester, VA. Program, set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling, EDM machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
CNC, Machining, Welding, Extrusion, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.

Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 76%
  • ✓ Tooling 41%
  • ✓ CNC 29%
  • ✓ Machining 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Trex in Winchester

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Put safety first – Always!
  • ◆Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
  • ◆Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
  • ◆Program, set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling, EDM machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
  • ◆Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
  • ◆Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
  • ◆Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools, hand tools, or welders.
  • ◆Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
  • ◆Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness or heat tolerance.
  • ◆Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
  • ◆File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
  • ◆Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
  • ◆Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, or rulers.
  • ◆Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools.
  • ◆Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to harden.
  • ◆Using Mig and Tig welders, weld various materials within specifications.

Experience

We are looking for someone with high school diploma (or GED) and 3 - 5 years of CNC machining experience. 2 - 4 years CNC machine programming experience preferred.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

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When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

Enhance the lives of people by engineering what's next in outdoor living by starting a career in the Tool and Die department here at Trex Company, Inc. Manufacture all extrusion die components and miscellaneous maintenance components in our state-of-the-art CNC machine shop. Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and program CNC 3-axis milling machines, 3-axis lathes, wire EDMs, sinker EDMs, press brakes, plasma tables, plate rollers, and welders.

Job location

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Position type

Full-Time/Regular

Salary

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

Benefits & perks

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

  • •Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
  • •Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
  • •401(k) With Company Match : Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
  • •Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
  • •Training and Education : We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
  • •Stock Purchase Program : Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
  • •Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

Who we are

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

  • •Innovate with Purpose
  • •Obsess Over the Customer
  • •Own the Outcome
  • •Operate with Excellence and Efficiency
  • •Win Together

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the indus

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