Tool and Die Technician

The Tool and Die Technician plays a key role in bringing precision and performance to life by planning and executing stamping die builds in the 50250 ton range. Working alongside a skilled team of toolmakers and apprentices this position supports a wide variety of projectsfrom single-hit manual load units to complex coil-fed progressive dies.

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As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles we strive to reflect these values in our work relationships and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn embrace and actively model our core values through their actions choices and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities duties responsibilities or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise the work environment described is merely representative. Duties responsibilities activities physical demands and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and coordinate new die and tooling builds ensuring precision and efficiency.
• Collaborate with tool design to create Bill of Material (BOM) for new builds.
• Identify press tooling that is obsolete or at the end of its lifecycle and plan for replacements.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose in-press stamping problems effectively.
• Identify and implement design improvements for existing dies.
• Direct work assignments and participate in performance reviews of team members.
• Support die setters in setup and new tooling tryouts.
• Mentor and train toolmakers and apprentices in trade standards and best practices.
• Operate tool room equipment as needed for new tooling and repair items.
• Reverse-engineer detailed components without part prints.
• Perform tool and die repair tasks ensuring functionality and safety.
• Stay updated on heat treatment processes tool steel selection and basic metallurgy.
• Read and interpret design blueprints accurately.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and resolve quality issues proactively.
• Comply with all operating procedures instructions and safety rules.
• Communicate effectively and serve as the subject matter expert for tooling and die issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.
• Access to company-sponsored training programs and certifications to stay at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition reimbursement.
• A supportive work environment that values work-life balance.
• A dynamic mix of hands-on work and leadership responsibilities.
• A collaborative team culture focused on innovation and excellence.

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCIES:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Tool and Die Apprenticeship 2-year Associates Degree or 10 years of experience in toolmaking die repair or a combination of schooling and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of progressive and single-hit dies.
• Familiarity with tool room process flow and project deadlines.
• Ability to reverse-engineer detailed components without part prints.
• Proficiency in heat treatment processes tool steel selection and basic metallurgy.
• Ability to read and interpret design blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and expertise in in-press troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Willingness to work after-hours if required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This role involves repetitive movement tasks including standing walking stooping bending reaching grasping pushing and pulling grating material of various sizes and weights for extended periods. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques help from another employee or lifting equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment includes working on the production floor and requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The role involves exposure to noise dust heat and cold regularly. Care and attention to safety rules and standards are essential due to exposure to machine and tool hazards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected under local state or federal laws.

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