Tool & Die Maker

Tool & Die MakerMasterack is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker with hands-on experience building, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting dies and production tooling used in a manufacturing environment.This is a skilled-trades position and is not a general Machine Operator, CNC Operator, Maintenance Technician, or Production position.The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with stamping/forming dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and precision tooling.What You'll DoBuild, repair, modify, and maintain dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.Troubleshoot production dies and tooling to identify wear, damage, alignment issues, and other failures.Disassemble, inspect, repair, fit, and reassemble dies and tooling.Perform preventive maintenance on production dies and tooling.Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD prints.Machine replacement or repair components using mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC equipment, and other tool-room machinery.Fit and assemble tooling components to tight dimensional tolerances.Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.Support die tryouts, adjustments, troubleshooting, and production improvements.Work with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime caused by tooling issues.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.Required Experience3+ years of hands-on Tool & Die Maker, Die Maker, Toolmaker, or closely related tool-room experience.Direct experience building, repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting production dies/tooling.Experience with metal stamping or forming dies strongly preferred.Ability to read blueprints, tooling drawings, and dimensional specifications.Experience using manual mills, lathes, grinders, or similar tool-room equipment.Experience working to tight tolerances.Experience using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and calipers.Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Preferred ExperienceProgressive or stamping diesDie repair and maintenanceDie setup and tryoutCNC machiningEDMSurface grindingWelding and fabricationTool steels and metal propertiesHeat-treatment knowledgeAutomotive or high-volume manufacturingPreventive tooling maintenanceLean Manufacturing / 5SImportant: General machine operation, CNC production operation, maintenance, welding, or manufacturing experience alone does not meet the experience requirements for this position. We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on experience building, repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting dies and production tooling.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.Ability to work overtime as business needs require.