Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

ITW • Gallatin, TN

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About The Position

ITW StampTech Fasteners serves major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market, supplying stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies. This role analyzes, maintains, repairs, and modifies progressive stamping dies and related tooling to ensure proper operation and product quality. The position is for a second- or third-shift schedule.

The technician reads blueprints and tooling designs, calculates dimensions and clearances, machines and fits die components, connects sensors, and may develop specifications and sketches for specialty tooling. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining equipment, operating an overhead crane, and helping sustain a safe, clean, organized, and continuously improving work environment. Employees may be assigned other duties as needed for training or operational support.

Requirements

• Able to work a second- or third-shift schedule.
• At least 2 years of experience working with progressive stamping dies, or equivalent tooling experience and education.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to comply with company procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public and employees at any level.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small-group situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of Tool & Die experience.
• Ability to weld using MIG/TIG.

Responsibilities

• Analyze progressive stamping dies to verify their condition and clearances, and identify needs for repair, replacement, or modification.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and models of die components and tooling designs.
• Calculate dimensions and clearances needed for proper die operation.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts and verify that they meet specifications.
• Smooth flat and contoured surfaces and fit and assemble parts into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Connect sensors in dies to ensure quality.
• Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures and recommend design modifications related to construction and function.
• Develop specifications and general descriptions for specialty tooling and draw or sketch product designs.
• Operate an overhead crane.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and fulfill 5S responsibilities.
• Cross-train with department coworkers to improve team knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment, including conducting daily inspections.
• Follow company rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Hold oneself accountable for creating and maintaining a safe work environment and perform tasks safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to team efforts, continuous improvement, and overall team success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management for training, assistance, or other business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed