Tool & Die Repair Technician

Under the supervision of the Tool Room Supervisor, all Tool & Die Technicians will maintain, rework, and fabricate dies and tools for production requirements, as well as perform changeovers.

• Maintain existing dies and perform die changeovers to support production requirements.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and refurbish dies, tools, and related equipment to meet production specifications.
• Collaborate with Tool Room, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to address tooling needs and resolve issues.
• Participate in pre-planning activities for new tooling, tool refurbishment projects, end-of-life tooling replacement, and capacity tooling requirements.
• Attend and contribute to tooling design reviews, print reviews, and project overview meetings.
• Plan and lay out work using models, blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the properties and applications of commonly used metals, alloys, and manufacturing methods.
• Select appropriate materials, tooling, equipment, and processes to efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Utilize a variety of tool and die making equipment and precision measuring instruments while maintaining close tolerances.
• Diagnose tooling issues and evaluate, repair, and adjust dies to ensure parts meet quality and dimensional specifications.
• Work closely with production personnel, EDM operators, and machine setup personnel to ensure tooling performs as designed.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to tooling, including logbooks, repair records, process information, and drawing updates.
• Set up, maintain, and service Tool Room equipment and other related machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Actively support and participate in 5S initiatives, Continuous Improvement activities, and departmental team projects.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines. Following company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 3-5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting dies.
• Experience with and the ability to operate standard and specialized tool room equipment, including but not limited to drill presses, die wash stations, grinders, and milling machines.
• Technical certification, apprenticeship, or vocational training in Tool & Die, Machining, or a related field preferred.