Die Maker / Die Repair Technician – 2nd Shift – Allentown, PA
Company: Stafford Cutting Dies, a DFC Manufacturing Group Company
Location: On-site at Pratt Industries, Allentown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Shift: 2nd Shift, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pay: $19–$21 per hour, based on experience
Keep production running. Be the die expert on the floor.
Stafford Cutting Dies is hiring a Die Maker / Die Repair Technician to work on-site at a key customer’s manufacturing facility in Allentown. You won’t be tucked away in a back-room tool room; you’ll be right on the production floor, the go-to person when a cutting die needs inspection, repair, or revision. When a die goes down, you’re the reason it’s back up fast. This is a hands-on role for someone with real mechanical aptitude who takes pride in precision work and likes solving problems in real time.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair or revise cutting dies during production to keep downtime to a minimum
- Replace worn or broken die components and perform revisions to improve die performance and life
- Operate toolroom equipment including grinders, chisels, and jigs
- Partner with the customer’s production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve recurring tooling issues
- Document repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance in the on-site DPS system
- Maintain die-making equipment to OEM standards
- Keep tool inventory at acceptable levels and organized
- Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers as needed
- Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized, and follow all safety and quality protocols
What You Bring
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of die cutting and/or a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specs, measure accurately, and follow SOPs
- Basic computer/ERP data entry skills and accurate documentation habits
- Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced setting
- Clear, respectful communication and a team-first attitude
- Attention to detail, reliability, and consistent attendance
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior die making, die repair, or corrugated/packaging tooling experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Physical Requirements
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures