Tool & Die Technician

Primary Job Function

Support the manufacturing areas with plant focus on minimizing downtime, increasing productivity and maintaining the overall Toyota Production System and company policies/procedures. As a tool and die technician, you will repair and maintain progressive and transfer stamping tools. This position is ideal for a Tool & Die Maker with exceptional technical expertise and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Support production to ensure tools are ready for production.
• Make repairs and improvements on stamping dies, fixtures, weld cells, and swage machines.
• Use manual tools to repair and maintain stamping progressive and transfer dies.
• Use manual and automatic surface grinders to complete the required work.
• Measure and make shims to ensure proper timing of the die.
• Weld and repair worn or broken die details.
• Use an overhead crane to move and flip dies daily.
• Troubleshoot parts when quality issues arise and adjust dies to improve part condition.
• Verify work in spotting press to ensure accuracy.
• Troubleshoot die while in press and complete necessary repairs.
• Complete predictive preventive maintenance on progressive and transfer dies.
• Work with Journeyman Tool & Die makers to complete tasks.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and equipment.
• Document completion of all required processes in Asset Essentials system.
• Read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauge, etc.) to check tool dimensions and ensure accurate part quality.
• Have personal tools (toolbox, micrometers, calipers, depth mic, squares, allen wrenches, impact gun, etc.) to complete tasks.
• Work with Engineering department to improve processes.
• Utilize TPS (Toyota Production System) techniques to standardize methods, identify waste and eliminate it.
• Maintain daily 5S in the work area and with assigned equipment.
• Understand and follow the TB Way philosophy and work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Work beyond the regular schedule, including daily and weekend overtime, to meet Just‑In‑Time demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5 years Tool & Die Progressive die experience.
• 2‑5 years of welding experience.
• 2‑5 years of CAD, CNC programming experience (plus Master Cam).
• Experience in CNC, Machine shop, Kaizen.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility in a changing working environment.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Highly motivated self‑starter who can adapt in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Ability to remain confidential regarding information encountered.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience required.

• 5 years Tool & Die Progressive die experience required.
• 2‑5 years welding required.
• 2‑5 years CAD, CNC programming a plus.
• Experience drawing & programming with Master Cam a plus.
• CNC, Machine shop, Kaizen experience a plus.

• Ability to participate in additional training as needed.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility in a changing working environment.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to consistently show and maintain professionalism.
• Highly motivated, ambitious self‑starter.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to communicate and work well at all levels.
• Ability to complete forms and reports, read/write follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain on‑call flexibility.
• Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of any information encountered.

• English (written and verbal) – required.
• Japanese (written and…