Die Maker
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Job Description
About the Company:
A well-established precision metalworking manufacturer with a legacy of producing tight-tolerance components for industries like aerospace, medical, and defense. They blend cutting-edge technology with old-school craftsmanship in a clean, modern facility. This ISO-certified company emphasizes quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, fostering a supportive, family-like environment with opportunities for growth.
Job Description: Die Maker
The company is seeking a skilled Die Maker to join their growing toolroom team on 2nd Shift (3:30 pm – 12 am).
Die Maker Responsibilities:
• Build, repair, and maintain progressive and single-hit stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot dies during production and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent part quality.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Operate surface grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment with high precision.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling performance meets customer specifications.
• Perform die setup and validation for initial production runs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on dies to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of die modifications and repair history.
Die Maker Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Die Maker in a metal stamping environment.
• Proficient in tool and die fitting, machining, and assembly.
• Strong knowledge of progressive die design and function.
• Ability to diagnose issues related to die wear, alignment, and material feed.
• Familiarity with tool steels and heat-treating processes.
• Experience with high-volume, tight-tolerance production environments preferred.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards is a plus.
