Job Title:  Plant 1 Tool and Die Technician, 1st Shift, M-F

Job Purpose

The Tool and Die Technician serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the precision, performance, and reliability of tooling and dies across production operations. This role leads troubleshooting, fabrication, and improvement efforts to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. This position provides technical guidance to peers, supports engineering initiatives, and drives continuous improvement within the toolroom and production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex tooling, molds, and dies to ensure production readiness.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using established PM/TPM systems.
• Fabricate new or replacement parts using CNC/manual machining, grinding, and welding.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to produce high-precision tooling.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve tool designs and processes.
• Lead safety practices, maintain compliance with OSHA standards, and uphold 5S principles.
• Mentor technicians and apprentices, sharing expertise in troubleshooting and fabrication.
• Support root-cause analysis, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree, journeyman certification, or equivalent advanced trade qualification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in tool and die maintenance, fabrication, and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proven expertise in tool design interpretation, precision machining, and advanced repair techniques.
• Proficiency in CNC and manual machining, precision grinding, welding, and assembly of complex dies.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and die protection technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T, blueprints, and 3D models.
• Skilled in the use of precision instruments including micrometers, bore gauges, and indicators.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing, TPM, and 5S principles in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to safely and consistently use PPE, including respirator, safety eyewear, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.