Progressive Stamping Die Technician

Progressive Stamping Die Technician

Schedule:

First shift | Employment:
Full-time Compensation note:
Pay is influenced by the type and length of your prior experience. Please be ready to discuss and verify the skills and background shown on your resume.

A day in this role

You start your first-shift morning at a clean, organized bench. A progressive die comes off the press needing attention. You review CMM layouts to pinpoint where adjustments are needed, check stamping gauges against part specs, and dial in timing, shear, and stagger with careful sharpening and shimming. You confirm sensor functionality, set pad and manifold pressures, and make sure nitrogen cylinders are doing their part.

When a scrap mark shows up, you trace it to its source and correct it. If a detail is cracked or worn, you repair it—or you head to the mill, surface grinder, lathe, or profiler to machine a new section or punch. Before lunch, you log preventive maintenance time in the PM database; by afternoon, the die is back in the press, running as intended.

What you will handle

Repair and enhance progressive stamping dies, including continuous improvement and upgrades.

Analyze parts using stamping gauges; make precise die adjustments.

Interpret and apply CMM layout data to guide adjustments.

Conduct bench PM; spot and address damage or excessive wear.

Sharpen details and install shims to maintain correct timing, shear, and stagger.

Verify die sensor operation and adjust dies to sustain proper function.

Set and adjust nitrogen cylinders, pad pressures, and manifold pressures.

Diagnose and eliminate scrap marks.

Troubleshoot dies while in the press.

Fabricate new die details (e.g., sections, punches) as needed.

Repair cracked or welded die details.

Operate machine tools: mill, surface grinder, lathe, and profiler.

Accurately record time in the PM database.

How we work Organized environment:
Keep your workstation and surrounding area neat and orderly.

Inspection & documentation:
Follow quality instructions and procedures; use micrometers, calipers, and process gauges; record documentation clearly.

Safety first:
Use all safety devices appropriately at all times, including safety blocks.

Team mindset:
Collaborate effectively, support group decisions, and help teach and train operators.

What you bring

Experience:

2+ years in die repair (required).License:
Journeyman License (preferred).Proficiency:
Mechanical systems and component repair;
Tool/Die/Mold repair skills.

Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance