Progressive Die Maintenance Technician -- 2nd Shift

Tool and Die Maker — Progressive Stamping Dies

Location: York, PA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: $24.00–$32.00/hr, plus 10% shift premium
Effective 2nd Shift Pay: Approximately $26.40–$35.20/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker with strong knowledge of thin metal, high-speed progressive stamping dies and presses. This role is responsible for assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and setting up progressive stamping dies to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

The ideal candidate will have completed a state-approved Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship or have at least 10 years of equivalent hands-on experience in tool and die work, preferably within a progressive stamping environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, groom, troubleshoot, and repair progressive stamping dies in a safe and efficient manner.
• Remove and install progressive stamping dies into presses, including die setup and press troubleshooting.
• Work with thin metal, high-speed progressive stamping dies and presses.
• Perform die maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs to support production needs.
• Grind tooling and perform die alignment checks to ensure parts meet design specifications.
• Inspect cutting stations and tooling alignment to identify wear, damage, or required adjustments.
• Use quality assurance practices and metrology equipment to verify that finished parts meet applicable specifications.
• Identify tooling issues or potential modifications needed from print and properly document changes.
• Store and organize die tooling efficiently as tools are received or returned.
• Record die maintenance and preventive maintenance activity in the die log book accurately and on time.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S housekeeping practices.

Shift Lead Responsibilities

• Support shift operations by assigning workloads to operators.
• Assist with leading the shift and helping ensure production priorities are met.
• Train operators on proper procedures, safety expectations, and production requirements.
• Communicate tooling, quality, or production concerns to the appropriate team members.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship or at least 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Required experience working with thin metal, high-speed progressive stamping dies and presses.
• Strong knowledge of progressive die setup, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to remove, install, align, and troubleshoot dies in progressive stamping presses.
• Experience using grinders, hand tools, precision measuring tools, and metrology equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, specifications, and tooling documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to complete accurate maintenance records and production documentation.
• Previous leadership, training, or shift lead experience is preferred.

Compensation

This position pays $24.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience, plus a 10% shift premium for 2nd shift.

With the shift premium included, the effective pay range is approximately $26.40–$35.20 per hour.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Tool and Die Maker who has direct experience with progressive stamping dies, understands how to troubleshoot tooling and press issues, and can help support a productive 2nd shift team. This person should be comfortable working independently, training operators, documenting die maintenance, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Part of the Composidie family for over 25 years, world class Progressive Stamping house, specializing in die design, build and production, Specializing in high-speed thin metal. Supporting all types of metals and processes. Turnkey operations supporting die maintenance, production electro plating and Vendor managed inventory. Industries support include Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Industrial and Appliance stamping.