Die Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shift: 1nd shift (6am-4:30pm)

4 Day work week (Monday-Thursday

$30+ per hour, based on experience

Paid Vacation

???? About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Die Technician to join our team and support our precision metal stamping operations . In this role, you’ll be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of progressive stamping dies, ensuring all tooling runs safely, efficiently, and to exact specifications. If you have a passion for problem-solving, mechanical precision, and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

???? Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform die repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting for progressive stamping dies.

• Support daily production by ensuring all dies are safe, clean, functional, and meet company standards.

• Disassemble, inspect, and rework damaged die components and verify operational readiness.

• Set up and operate tool room equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses) to fabricate or repair components within tight tolerances.

• Conduct heat treatment of components per specifications.

• Perform changeovers on multi-use tooling.

• Record detailed notes and maintenance issues in work orders.

• Specify components and maintain adequate tooling inventory.

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings to manufacture or repair dies to specification.

• Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks) to verify conformance to specifications.

• Operate overhead cranes and lift trucks safely.

• Train and mentor other team members on best practices in machining and repair.

• Follow all safety procedures and proactively contribute to a safe working environment.

???? Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum 5 years experience working with metal stamping dies.

• Hands-on experience in a precision metal stamping environment , specifically with progressive dies .

• Expertise in die maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

• Strong knowledge of tooling materials and their characteristics.

• High school diploma or GED required.

???? Job-Specific Skills & Competencies:

• Mechanical aptitude and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.

• Precision machining with tolerances as tight as one-thousandths of an inch.

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Working knowledge of die construction, stamping operations, and tool steels.

• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Ability to act with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.

???? Core Values We Live By:

• RESPECT – Value differences, assume positive intent, and respect others’ time.

• INTEGRITY – Do the right thing, consistently, and build trust with every action.

• HUMILITY – Listen actively, seek feedback, and recognize the contributions of others.

• DRIVE – Commit to excellence, communicate clearly, and raise the bar every day.

• TEAMWORK – Be accountable, support each other, and collaborate to succeed.

• INNOVATION – Solve problems creatively and challenge the status quo.

???? Working Conditions:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting heavy components.

• Exposure to loud environments and changing seasonal temperatures.

• Use of industrial equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.) in a manufacturing setting.

First Shift
6am-4:30pm
Monday-Thursday