. Tool & Die Maintenance Manager - Stamping Environment
Location: Berea, Kentucky
Compensation & Schedule
Salary: $88,000 annually
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Position Summary
The Tool & Die Maintenance Manager directs and supports all activities related to tool and die maintenance, repair, new tool builds, and continuous improvement initiatives within a stamping manufacturing environment. This role ensures tooling systems operate at optimal efficiency to support production goals, minimize downtime, and maintain high-quality output.
The position works collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis while driving long-term tooling reliability improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee repair, sharpening, and preventive maintenance of progressive, transfer, blanking, and other stamping dies
Troubleshoot complex tooling failures and coordinate rapid response to production downtime events
Manage new tool builds, die tryouts, engineering changes, and tooling modifications
Ensure accurate documentation of die repairs, revisions, and tooling improvements
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for tooling-related failures and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tool performance and part quality
Prioritize and schedule tooling work to support efficient manufacturing operations
Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to toolmakers and maintenance personnel
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability, safety, and efficiency
Qualifications
5–10+ years of tool and die experience in a stamping environment
3+ years of hands-on leadership or supervisory experience required
Expert knowledge of progressive die systems and stamping operations
Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair complex dies under production conditions
Experience with die builds, repairs, maintenance, and modifications
Proficient with micrometers, indicators, surface grinders, and CNC/manual machining equipment
Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings, die designs, and engineering prints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership mindset focused on accountability, mentoring, and continuous improvement
Work Environment
Manufacturing / stamping press environment
Fast-paced production support setting
Hands-on tooling repair and troubleshooting required
May require overtime or emergency response to production downtime
Objective of Role
Ensure all tooling systems are maintained in a state of operational readiness, minimizing downtime while improving tool life, performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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