Tool & Die Maintenance Specialist – Progressive Dies

First Shift | Full-time

Compensation information: Pay rates vary based on the type and duration of your previous experience. Come prepared to discuss and verify the skills and experience listed on your resume.

Role focus

• Drive continuous improvement and upgrades to progressive stamping dies.
• Use stamping gauges to analyze parts; execute precise die adjustments.
• Read and apply CMM layout data to guide corrections.
• Perform bench PM; identify damage and excessive wear.
• Sharpen details; shim to achieve correct timing, shear, and stagger.
• Validate and adjust die sensors for consistent performance.
• Set nitrogen cylinders; tune pad and manifold pressures.
• Find and fix sources of scrap marks.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues with dies in the press.
• Make new die components (sections, punches) when needed.
• Repair cracked or welded die details.
• Operate mills, surface grinders, lathes, and profilers.
• Track time accurately in the PM database.

Work style and expectations

• Maintain an organized workstation and surrounding area.
• Follow all quality/work instructions; use micrometers, calipers, and process gauges; document clearly and legibly.
• Adhere to safety practices at all times, including proper use of safety blocks.
• Collaborate with a team; support decisions; train and mentor operators.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of die repair experience (required).
• Journeyman License (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability in mechanical systems and component repair.
• Proven tool/die/mold repair capability.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance