Die Maintenance and Repair Technician

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Die Maintenance and Repair Technician to join our production facility. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing our dies, including progressive stamping dies used in high-volume, high-precision jewelry component manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring that our tooling runs safely, efficiently, and to exact quality standards.

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance for single plan
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Career development & growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Competitive pay

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance on progressive dies to prevent production downtime and execute corrective repairs on worn or damaged tooling.
• Troubleshooting:
  Analyze and troubleshoot die issues in the press and the tool room, identifying root causes for product defects (e.g., burrs, dimensional inaccuracies, material defects).
• Component Repair:
  Disassemble, inspect, sharpen, and replace die components (punches, die buttons, springs, strippers).
• Precision Machining:
  Operate tool room machinery, including grinders, manual milling machines, lathes, and drill presses to fabricate or repair die components to tight tolerances.
• Welding:
  Perform TIG welding on tool steel for repairs as necessary.
• Set up & Assembly:
  Assemble, align, and shim die components to ensure proper function.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and tool modifications.
• Quality Control:
  Utilize precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges) to ensure parts meet exacting, high-quality jewelry industry standards.
• Safety & 5S:
  Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures, and maintain a clean, organized 5S workstation.

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in die maintenance and repair, specifically focusing on progressive stamping dies.
• Required:
  
  Strong proficiency in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and strip layouts.
• Required:
  
  Expertise in operating manual tool room equipment (grinders, mills, lathes).
• Required:
  
  Experience with TIG welding for tool steel repairs.
• Preferred:
  Experience in jewelry manufacturing or precision micro-stamping.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment processes, and coating types.
• Skills:
  
  Strong analytical problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• 8 hour shifts or 4 10 hour shifts

If you thrive in a hands-on, high-precision role, enjoy solving complex tooling challenges, and want to be part of a company that truly invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

Salary: $30 - $40 per hour