Forge Die Reconditioning and Bench Technician

Why this craft matters

Every quality forging begins with precisely finished dies. In this role you’ll restore, measure, and ready tooling for manual and automatic upsetter equipment so production runs smoothly and safely.

What you will do

• Own the complete cycle of die/tooling prep: assembly, reconditioning, benching, changeovers, and cleanup for upsetters.
• Use micrometers, calipers, steel gauge pins, and other gages to confirm specs; record measurements on required forms.
• Resurface and detail dies with powered drills, grinders, files, and related hand tools to achieve smooth finishes.
• Inspect dies for cracks, finish quality, and dimensional accuracy; measure die openings to verify compliance.
• Evaluate worn tooling to determine salvageability; analyze defects and recommend modifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints for parts, machines, and dies.
• Keep equipment and the work area clean; follow all plant and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Team structure

• No supervisory responsibilities; independent contributor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Skills that make you successful

• Communication: Read/write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; report relevant job data clearly.
• Math: Basic arithmetic.
• Technology: Comfortable with digital self-service tools, time clocks, and similar systems.

Nice-to-have

• Satisfactory completion of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Hands-on skill with micrometers, calipers, and related measurement tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating a crane.

Physical realities of the job

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Regular use of carts, dollies, cranes, and jacks for material movement.
• Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations due to weather and machinery.
• Work around high noise and vibration levels.
• Consistent PPE use: hard hat, protective eyewear, ear plugs, and footwear with metatarsal and steel toe protection.
• Comfort in confined work environments.

Where you’ll work

Inside a forging operation with historic equipment and active conveyance systems. You’ll experience heat, noise, debris, significant floor/overhead traffic, vibration, and occasional airborne disturbances.

Pay, schedule, and rewards

• $25.25/hour
• Full-time role
• Shift premiums: 2nd shift ($1.00), 3rd shift ($0.75)/per hour
• Unionized facility with a probationary period of 856 working hours (approximately 5 months)
• Benefits Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD & D Life insurance) bolded benefits are company paid.
• 401k Company Match
• Time Off:
  • Six (6) PTO days after 6 months of service
  • Two (2) weeks of paid vacation (for 1 year of service but less than 5)
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays after completion of their probationary period
• New FORD vehicle/supplier discount
• Company provided PPE
• Annual boot allowance and vendor $15 discount
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Fresh Food Vending Machines with 5th lunch free for every 4 purchased

Equal Opportunity