Die Maintenance Technician

Coopers Houston is seeking an experienced and dependable Die Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing operations in Humble Texas. This is an immediate hiring opportunity for a hands-on technician with experience in industrial maintenance tooling extrusion drawing dies die repair polishing reconditioning machining and dimensional inspection.

The Die Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining repairing inspecting preparing and managing extrusion and drawing dies and related tooling to support continuous production product quality safety and manufacturing efficiency.

Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Perform die maintenance die repair polishing reconditioning and minor machining according to technical specifications and production requirements.
  
• Maintain and manage the complete tooling lifecycle including tooling creation usage inspection maintenance replacement disposal and replacement requests.
  
• Inspect extrusion and drawing dies using dimensional measurement and metrology equipment to verify dimensions tolerances condition and compliance with specifications.
  
• Conduct technical evaluations of dies and tooling and identify wear damage defects and conditions that may affect production quality.
  
• Prepare assemble inspect and stage extrusion and drawing tooling sets according to production schedules and manufacturing requirements.
  
• Analyze tooling performance and assist with root cause analysis (RCA) related to product defects tooling failures dimensional issues and process deviations.
  
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on dies and tooling to maximize tool life and minimize production downtime.
  
• Maintain accurate tooling records maintenance documentation inspection results and production-related data for traceability.
  
• Manage tooling inventory and stock levels in SAP including inventory control traceability transactions and system updates.
  
• Collaborate with production quality engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues.
  
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization within extrusion and drawing operations.
  
• Ensure proper handling storage preservation and use of dies tooling equipment and maintenance materials.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S lean manufacturing and workplace organization standards.
  
• Follow all company safety quality environmental and operational procedures.
  
• Immediately report safety hazards tooling issues quality deviations equipment problems and incidents.
  
• Work effectively in a manufacturing environment including rotating shifts overtime and production-driven schedules when required.
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
  
• At least 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance manufacturing machining tooling metalworking or a related industrial environment.
  
• Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance tooling dies or manufacturing equipment preferred.
  
• Ability to perform hands-on die maintenance polishing reconditioning inspection and minor machining.
  
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications measurements drawings and tooling requirements.
  
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection precision measurement and basic metrology preferred.
  
• Knowledge of industrial safety quality procedures and manufacturing standards.
  
• Technical training or education in machining tooling mechanical maintenance industrial maintenance or a related technical field is preferred.
  
• Equivalent hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience may be considered.
  

Experience in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Die Maintenance Technician
  
• Extrusion Die Maintenance
  
• Drawing Die Maintenance
  
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
  
• Tooling Technician
  
• Tool & Die Maintenance
  
• Manufacturing Maintenance
  
• Machining
  
• Die Polishing
  
• Die Reconditioning
  
• Precision Measurement
  
• Dimensional Metrology
  
• Metal Manufacturing
  
• Extrusion Manufacturing
  
• Drawing Operations
  
• Preventive Maintenance
  
• Corrective Maintenance
  
• Root Cause Analysis
  
• SAP Inventory Management
  
• Lean Manufacturing / 5S
  

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and precision.
  
• Ability to inspect and maintain tooling to tight dimensional requirements.
  
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
  
• Proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
  
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to work rotating shifts and meet production requirements.
  
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
  
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus and encouraged.
  

To be considered for this position candidates must be able to successfully complete and pass all required pre-employment screening including:

• Drug test Mandatory
  
• Physical / physical ability examination Mandatory
  
• Background check Mandatory
  

Candidates who do not complete the required drug test physical examination and background check will not be considered for employment.

This is an immediate hiring opportunity in Humble Texas for a hands-on manufacturing professional looking to build or advance a career in die maintenance extrusion drawing tooling and industrial manufacturing.

If you have experience working with dies tooling machining industrial maintenance mechanical maintenance precision inspection or manufacturing equipment we want to hear from you.

Coopers Houston is hiring now for the Die Maintenance Technician position in Humble Texas. Apply today for immediate consideration.