Journeyman Tool & Die Maker - $24-$42/hr, Weekly Pay (49306)

Pay: $24.00 – $42.00 / hour. Pay is dependent on experience and skill set. Amount is not inclusive of the total compensation package.

Shift Premiums:

• 2nd Shift: $2.00 / hour

• 3rd Shift: $1.50 / hour

• Skilled Trades Premium: $2.50 / hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (in addition to shift premium)

Benefits Upon Hire:
Eligibility is subject to a new hire waiting period. Once onboard, employees gain access to a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Weekly Pay

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by the employer

• Paid Vacation

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Cutting-edge technology and systems

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Safe work environment

• Career advancement opportunities

• 100% Tuition, Books, and Fees Reimbursement

• Wellness Rewards Program

Purpose of the Job

This manufacturing organization is seeking a Tool and Die Repair Technician to support metal stamping operations by maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, and related equipment. This role involves troubleshooting tooling issues, performing repairs, and ensuring tooling operates efficiently to maintain high production quality and uptime.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, environmental, and OSHA regulations while performing duties.

• Troubleshoot and repair stamping dies both in the press and within the toolroom.

• Analyze specifications and layout metal stock for tooling repairs or modifications.

• Set up and operate machine tools to repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.

• Assemble and fit parts using machines and hand tools to build, repair, or modify tooling.

• Perform welding operations (TIG/MIG) when repairing or rebuilding tool steel components.

• Spot and polish die details to ensure proper nesting of parts and reduce wear on high-contact surfaces.

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and tolerances using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.

• Interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, sketches, and models.

• Maintain effective communication with production and maintenance teams.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool and Die certification preferred.

• Minimum four years of related experience or completion of an approved trade school program.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings including GD&T.

• Experience using precision measurement tools and machinist equipment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools and equipment.

• Frequently lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with moving mechanical parts and stamping equipment.

• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical equipment.

• Noise levels may be high; hearing protection is required and provided.

• Safety glasses are required and provided.

• Steel-toe safety shoes or boots are required.

Shift Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Monday – Friday with occasional overtime, including weekends as needed.

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