Die Repairman - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Die Repairman - 3rd Shift
Job Description

The role of the tool & die repairman involves maintaining and repairing dies on both the 1st and 2nd shifts. This position requires an individual with over 7 years of experience who can seamlessly integrate into the team and perform repairs both in the press and tool room.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair dies in stamping presses, including 600 - 1,000 progressive, tandem, and transfer presses across 42 different machines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with the fingers of the press.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and enter presses to troubleshoot broken punches.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Utilize press gauges for tool & die setup.
• Assist in training and mentoring Die Setters to familiarize them with processes.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes, or models.
• Repair jigs, dies, and fixtures, and set up machine tools to troubleshoot problems.

• Progressive and transfer die troubleshooting experience.
• Over 7 years of tool & die maintenance experience.
• Tool Room machinist skills, including manual machining and surface grinding.
• Experience with cranes, forklifts, and in-press repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose tool issues in both the press and tool room.

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Prioritization and addressing of tool and die maintenance needs.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Join a union facility that values its employees and offers yearly increases, 14 paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits including long-term and short-term disability, PTO, and life insurance. Enjoy a 401k match program, opportunities for internal promotion, and a supportive environment that encourages skill certification and development. Work with a variety of clients, including major automotive companies, in a stable and established facility.

Work Environment

Work in a stamping and robotic weld facility that houses 42 presses and robots. The facility is older and requires steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and sleeves. This is a 3rd shift position from 10:30 pm to 6 am starting Sunday night, with potential for weekend shifts. Training occurs on the 1st shift from 6:30 am to 2 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Center Line, MI.

The pay range for this position is $35.45 - $35.45/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Center Line,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.