Plug & Die Tooling Technician

Wieland North America•Pine Hall, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Plug & Die Technician. The Plug & Die Tech will be responsible for the setup, programming, and operation of CNC and manual grinding equipment used to manufacture precision plugs, dies, and related tooling required for copper tube drawing operations. This role supports the production process by ensuring tooling is manufactured, maintained, and repaired to precise dimensional and surface specifications. The technician works from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation to produce high-precision tooling used in drawing operations. The position requires strong machining skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform precision grinding operations while maintaining strict tolerances and quality standards. The Plug & Die Tech works under the supervision of the P&D Tooling Supervisor and supports the overall toolroom operations through precision machining, tooling maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
Proficiency with precision measuring tools and shop mathematics.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work within tight tolerances.
Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in machining, toolmaking, or related field preferred.
Experience operating CNC grinding machines or similar precision machining equipment.
Experience in tooling manufacturing for tube drawing or metal forming processes.
Familiarity with CNC programming and machine parameter optimization.
Experience in manufacturing environments supporting continuous production operations.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) required for machining operations.
Safely handle cleaning chemicals, lubricants, and machining fluids.
Set up, program, and operate CNC grinding equipment including die grinders and plug grinders.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.
Set machine controls and parameters to regulate machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
Retrieve, input, or edit CNC programs as necessary to produce tooling components.
Perform precision grinding operations to manufacture plugs, dies, and related tooling.