Die Maintenance and Repair Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Die Maintenance and Repair Technician to join our production facility. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience maintaining troubleshooting and repairing our dies including progressive stamping dies used in high-volume high-precision jewelry component manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring that our tooling runs safely efficiently and to exact quality standards.

Why Youll Love Working Here - Great Benefits on DAY ONE

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance for single plan
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation Sick Time & Holidays
• Career development & growth opportunities
• Supportive team-focused work environment
• Competitive pay

What Youll Do

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on progressive dies to prevent production downtime and execute corrective repairs on worn or damaged tooling.
• Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot die issues in the press and the tool room identifying root causes for product defects (e.g. burrs dimensional inaccuracies material defects).
• Component Repair: Disassemble inspect sharpen and replace die components (punches die buttons springs strippers).
• Precision Machining: Operate tool room machinery including grinders manual milling machines lathes and drill presses to fabricate or repair die components to tight tolerances.
• Welding: Perform TIG welding on tool steel for repairs as necessary.
• Set up & Assembly: Assemble align and shim die components to ensure proper function.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities repairs and tool modifications.
• Quality Control: Utilize precision measuring tools (micrometers calipers dial indicators gauges) to ensure parts meet exacting high-quality jewelry industry standards.
• Safety & 5S: Follow all safety protocols including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and maintain a clean organized 5S workstation.

What Were Looking For

• Required: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in die maintenance and repair specifically focusing on progressive stamping dies.
• Required: Strong proficiency in reading blueprints engineering drawings and strip layouts.
• Required: Expertise in operating manual tool room equipment (grinders mills lathes).
• Required: Experience with TIG welding for tool steel repairs.
• Preferred: Experience in jewelry manufacturing or precision micro-stamping.
• Preferred: Knowledge of tool steels heat treatment processes and coating types.
• Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills high attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Schedule Options (40 Hours / Week)

• 8 hour shifts or 4 10 hour shifts

Ready to Build Something That Matters

If you thrive in a hands-on high-precision role enjoy solving complex tooling challenges and want to be part of a company that truly invests in its people wed love to meet you.

Required Experience:

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