Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with a strong background in the automotive manufacturing industry to join our team. This role is responsible for building, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining precision tooling, dies, fixtures, and molds used in high-volume production environments. The ideal candidate will have a valid Journeyman Tool & Die Maker license/certification, exceptional problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience supporting automotive production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive, transfer, and stamping dies, fixtures, jigs, and tooling used in automotive manufacturing.
- Diagnose tooling failures and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency.
- Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications to fabricate and modify tooling components.
- Operate manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, grinders, lathes, EDM, and precision measuring instruments.
- Perform preventative maintenance on dies, molds, and tooling to ensure optimal production performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement tooling improvements and support new program launches.
- Fit, assemble, and test tooling components to ensure precision tolerances are met.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling life, scrap reduction, and process optimization.
- Maintain safe work practices and comply with company quality standards, including TS/IATF requirements.
Qualifications
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker license/certification required
- 3+ years of Tool & Die experience in automotive manufacturing
- Strong experience with progressive dies, transfer dies, stamping dies, molds, and fixtures
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tooling schematics
- Proficiency in manual machining, CNC equipment, and precision measurement tools
- Experience troubleshooting tooling issues in a high-volume production environment
- Welding, fabrication, and polishing experience preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis techniques
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting Tier 1 / Tier 2 automotive suppliers or OEM manufacturing
- Familiarity with robotic automation, press systems, and advanced tooling systems
- Experience with APQP / PPAP launch support is a plus
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