Tool & Die Technician
TriMas Corporation•Auburn, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Customer Tool & Die (CT&D) position is responsible for building, inventory, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting of crimping tools, dies, gauges, wrenches, and other specialized tooling used in manufacturing. This position works closely with customers, engineering, production, quality, and the tool room to ensure tooling meets customer specifications, production requirements, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Previous experience in tool and die, precision machining, or similar manufacturing field where troubleshooting tooling and production processes was required.
- Able to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of machining, tooling, and metalworking processes.
- Able to use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Able to multi-task multiple projects to minimize customer downtime.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, modify, maintain, and repair dies, crimping tools, wrenches, and other tooling.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and specifications.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and identify root causes of dimensional, quality, or production issues.
- Inspect tooling and components using measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, modifications, maintenance, and improvements.
- Communicate tooling status, issues, and recommended solutions internally and to customers.
- Travel to customer facilities to diagnose quality issues, perform die inventory, troubleshoot equipment issues, and repair dies/tooling.
- Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and company policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
- Retirement Program
- Other Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
