Tool and Die Maker

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Identify, maintain, assemble, and rework shell, lane, and tab die tooling. This role supports nightly production and is compensated at a starting rate of $36 per hour.

Maintain and rework die tooling to meet rigorous specifications and production schedules.

• Identify problems in a timely manner
• Work well as part of a team
• Learn and apply new skills effectively
• Operate a surface grinder, lathe, polishing wheel, drill press, hand tools, and mill
• Assemble, clean, and adjust intricate die set assemblies
• Determine tooling rework needs and prioritize work accordingly
• Rework and rebuild tab feeders, tab, and lane dies
• Set tooling stack heights and align dies to printing specifications
• Use read depth micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, calipers, and micrometers
• Self‑manage workloads and standard duties
• Make decisions when troubleshooting material defects from potential compromised tooling
• Extract broken tooling and defective components from production equipment using appropriate methods

• Familiarity with personal protective equipment
• Experience working in an industrial environment
• Journeyman machinist or tool & die maker preferred
• Proficient with precision measuring devices (micrometers, dial indicators, depth micrometers)
• High school diploma or GED required

• Willingness to work night shift and overtime
• Fine motor skills, reaching, twisting, grip, bending, and lifting ability
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently lift 50 pounds
• Use various hand tools consistently
• Strict attention to precise outcomes and multi‑tasking
• Exposure to heat, vibrations, and loud noise

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. AMP operates 23 production facilities, employs more than 6,000 people, and reported revenue of $4.8 billion in 2023. The company is 76 % owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing