Tool and Die Journeyman
About The Position
The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to support steel and aluminum coil blanking operations. The role builds, maintains, repairs, and modifies dies, tooling, and fixtures to meet production requirements and help ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The technician uses mechanical troubleshooting skills, interprets technical drawings, and works with precision measuring instruments and conventional machine tools. The position requires independent work and collaboration with team members to maintain quality, safety, and production standards. This full-time position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday. Extended hours, alternate shifts, and weekend work may be required based on business needs. It operates in a heavy industrial steel and aluminum processing and distribution facility with manufacturing equipment, tooling, dies, and other industrial machinery. Required personal protective equipment must be worn on the plant floor, and company safety policies and procedures must be followed. No travel is required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two to five years of experience in tool and die making required.
- Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Familiarity with conventional machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic mathematical and measurement skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Flexibility to work overtime, nights, or weekends as required by business needs.
- Must follow company policies, including attendance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Technical degree or relevant technical training.
- Journeyman's card.
- Previous experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts.
Responsibilities
- Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tooling, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and other production tools.
- Follow company safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Review equipment manuals, technical documentation, and work instructions to complete tasks accurately.
- Conduct test runs with completed or repaired tools and dies to verify parts meet required specifications.
- Adjust tooling and dies to ensure proper fit, function, and quality.
- File, grind, fit, and assemble components using appropriate hand and machine tools.
- Inspect completed dies and tooling for surface smoothness, dimensional accuracy, contour conformity, and defects.
- Set up and operate conventional lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, shape, sharpen, and finish parts to required dimensions.
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Identify tooling issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions, defective materials, equipment malfunctions, and other operational concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and support efficient operations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
