Tool and Die Maker
About The Position
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 role is responsible for building, assembling, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting progressive stamping dies while working with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve manufacturing processes. The successful candidate is a hands-on tooling professional who takes pride in precision workmanship, solves complex tooling problems, and supports reliable progressive die performance in a production environment.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong communication skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- 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 in a metal stamping, automotive, or precision manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot progressive stamping dies.
- Diagnose die and tooling problems, identify root causes of part defects, and implement corrective actions.
- Perform die tryouts, adjustments, precision fitting, and repairs to support 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 with production and engineering personnel to resolve tooling issues, reduce downtime, and improve die performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling reliability, and stamped part quality.
- Apply knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, grinding, and material properties to support tooling performance and durability.
- Use CNC machining and wire EDM processes as needed to support toolroom operations.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
