Die Maker

Die Maker

A precision metalworking manufacturer specializing in progressive die stamping and value-added machining is seeking a skilled Die Maker to join its growing toolroom team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, ISO-certified environment with a long-established reputation for producing tight-tolerance components for demanding industries including aerospace, medical, and defense.

Responsibilities:

• Build, repair, and maintain progressive and single-hit stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot dies during production and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent part quality.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Operate surface grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment with high precision.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling performance meets customer specifications.
• Perform die setup and validation for initial production runs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on dies to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of die modifications and repair history.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Die Maker in a metal stamping environment.
• Proficient in tool and die fitting, machining, and assembly.
• Strong knowledge of progressive die design and function.
• Ability to diagnose issues related to die wear, alignment, and material feed.
• Familiarity with tool steels and heat-treating processes.
• Experience with high-volume, tight-tolerance production environments preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards is a plus.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions.