Job Description
Job DescriptionTool & Die Technician
Job Description:
As a Tool & Die Technician, you will ensure that tools are ready for production and work on progressive dies. You will repair and improve stamping dies, fixtures, and weld cells, using both manual tools and automatic surface grinders. Your role includes measuring and making shims, welding and repairing worn die details, and using an overhead crane for die movements. Troubleshooting quality issues and verifying work in spotting presses are part of your responsibilities. You will collaborate with other Journeyman Tool & Die makers and maintain an orderly workspace.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure tools are prepared for production.
- Work on progressive and transfer dies.
- Make repairs and improvements on stamping dies, fixtures, and weld cells.
- Utilize manual and automatic surface grinders for required tasks.
- Measure and fabricate shims to maintain die timing.
- Weld and repair worn or broken die details.
- Operate an overhead crane for moving and flipping dies.
- Troubleshoot quality issues and adjust dies to improve part condition.
- Perform predictive preventive maintenance on dies.
- Read technical drawings and blueprints.
- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate part quality.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy automatic raises every six months until you reach the top pay rate. Benefit from a $1.50 shift premium for the second shift and a 3% 401K match. Take advantage of affordable medical coverage, including a family plan at just $60 biweekly. Join a brand-new facility with opportunities to learn state-of-the-art automation and grow within the organization.
Work Environment
Work in a brand-new, bright, clean, temperature-controlled, and quiet facility featuring advanced robotics and automation. Uniforms are provided; however, you must have your own steel-toe boots and safety glasses. The team consists of five maintenance techs per shift and one maintenance team lead. The first shift operates from 7 AM to 3:45 PM, and the second shift begins in January 2026, running from 7 PM to 3:45 AM. Overtime is limited but may increase with production demands.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.90 - $27.90/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hopkinsville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.