Tool and Die Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionTool & Die Maintenance Technician - 2nd ShiftLocation: Dearborn, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience
Status: Full Time | Union Environment
Our recruiting team is partnering with a well established steel manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maintenance Technician for a 2nd shift opportunity. This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and modifying production dies and tooling in a high volume manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong Tool & Die, welding, machining, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting experience who enjoy hands on work and solving complex manufacturing challenges.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform Tool & Die maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Perform welding, grinding, fabrication, machining, and fitting of tooling and die components.
• Operate overhead cranes and powered industrial equipment safely and effectively.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and shapers.
• Perform die modifications to improve quality, dimensional accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Diagnose tooling failures and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, tolerances, and clearances using precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and communicate work completed, issues identified, and progress updates.
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Adhere to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 quality standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience building, repairing, or maintaining high volume stamping dies, casting dies, or similar tooling.
• Strong welding, machining, fabrication, and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, steel processing, automotive manufacturing, or military maintenance environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong shop math and problem solving abilities.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical training or trade school education is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attendance record and commitment to safety.

Preferred Experience

• Tool & Die Journeyman Card or equivalent experience.
• Union manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting automotive or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Crane operation experience.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in an active manufacturing environment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50+ pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around manufacturing equipment.

Additional Information

• Full time opportunity with overtime available.
• Weekend work may be required based on production demands.
• Occasional travel to other manufacturing facilities may be required 1 to 2 times per year.
• Competitive union wages and benefits package.

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