Tool and Die Repairman

1st and 2nd shift available

Your primary responsibilities while working in a die repair position entail performing maintenance and repairs on dies, which are specialized tools used in the manufacturing industry to cut materials. As a repairperson, your duties require you to troubleshoot issues and use the proper tool to upkeep current dies. You may use a die cast machine to create parts and adequately cut and shape dies. Die repair jobs require familiarity working with materials such as metal, plastic, ceramic, and more.

• Visually and physically inspect and troubleshoot tools and die components for damage and wear.
• Dismantles dies, repairs/replaces damaged details or components, verifies that the repaired dies operate correctly. Rework of damaged components. Ensure conformity with part prints and specifications.
• Complete work orders assigned on stroke totals/tickets. Sharpen and repair die, validate on tryout press and either return to production or storage as requested.
• Operate lifts and overhead crane to move and position dies to worktables and storage locations.
• Maintain safety equipment and perform duties in compliance to safety standards.
• Utilize toolroom access database to maintain die hit and information on die repairs. Log daily communications, activities, concerns and progress of work.
• Interpret blueprint to ensure tool and dies are sharpened/repaired to dimensional conditions.
• Ensure tools, tool holders are in good working condition before being placed back on the shelf or in tool drawers. Create requisitions for replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Set up and operate toolroom equipment to cut, bore, grind and shape parts to specific dimensions. File, grind, shim, and adjust parts for proper fit. Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes using power and hand tools.
• Familiar with tool equipment
• Experience in Stamping/ Press is a must
• Create die drawings and prints
• Union Shop

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with progressive dies?

Ability to Commute:

• Livonia, MI 48153 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30