Die Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Die Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

This is a Direct Hire position, not a temp to hire
Location: Edinburgh, IN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $22.00 – $23.50 per hour (DOE)
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 am-3:30 pm)

Position Overview

First Call Professional is hiring a skilled Die Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing client in Edinburgh, IN. This is a direct hire opportunity offering competitive pay and long-term stability.

This role focuses specifically on press machine die maintenance (not injection molding). We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience in grinding, welding, sharpening, and repairing metal dies used in press operations.

Minimum of 6 months related experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and modify press machine dies

• Perform grinding, sharpening, and welding (TIG/MIG preferred)

• Fit and assemble parts to build, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tooling

• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour accuracy, and defects

• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring tools such as:

  • Calipers

  • Micrometers

  • Dial indicators

  • Gauge blocks

• Study blueprints, sketches, models, and specifications to plan sequences of operations

• Set up and operate conventional and/or CNC equipment including:

  • Lathes

  • Milling machines

  • Grinders

• Visualize and calculate dimensions, tolerances, and assembly specifications

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of die maintenance experience (press environment required)

• Grinding, welding, and die sharpening experience

• Strong understanding of metallic properties and fabrication processes

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Experience operating manual or CNC machine tools

• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment