Tool & Die Maker (1st Shift)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with a strong background in progressive stamping dies, die building, troubleshooting, repair, and precision machining. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing tooling issues, improving die performance, and maintaining high standards for part quality and production efficiency.

This role is responsible for building, assembling, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting progressive stamping dies while collaborating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve manufacturing processes.

Shift: 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot progressive stamping dies.
• Diagnose die and tooling problems, identify root causes of part defects, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform die tryouts, adjustments, precision fitting, and repairs to ensure optimal performance and consistent part quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Operate manual machine tools, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions, tolerances, clearances, and finished components.
• Perform precision grinding, fitting, rework, and tooling modifications as needed.
• Work closely with production and engineering personnel to resolve tooling issues, reduce downtime, and improve die performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, increased tooling reliability, and improved stamped part quality.
• Apply knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, grinding, and material properties to support tooling performance and durability.
• Utilize CNC machining and wire EDM processes as needed to support toolroom operations.
• Follow all established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool and Die Maker experience or equivalent hands-on toolroom experience.
• Strong working knowledge of progressive stamping dies, including building, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience with progressive die tryout, die adjustments, and troubleshooting stamping process issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Proficiency operating manual machine tools, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Knowledge of precision fitting, grinding, tool steels, and heat treatment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CNC machining and wire EDM.
• Experience implementing tooling improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ability to identify root causes of stamped part defects and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Experience working in a metal stamping, automotive, or precision manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a hands-on tooling professional who takes pride in precision workmanship, enjoys solving complex tooling problems, and understands the importance of reliable progressive dies in a production environment. Strong communication skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Apply today to join a team that values technical expertise, quality craftsmanship, and dependable production performance.

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