Tool & Die Technician

Overview

Tool & Die Technician

Position Summary
This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality stamped parts by maintaining, repairing, and improving production dies. The Die Maintenance Technician supports efficient manufacturing operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repairs—helping minimize downtime and eliminate defects.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on stamping dies
• Repair damaged dies using welding, grinding, and fabrication techniques
• Modify existing die components and manufacture new die parts as needed
• Respond to press calls and perform in-press repairs when required
• Operate TIG and stick welders, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, lathes, band saws, surface grinders, and other shop equipment
• Safely operate overhead cranes to transport dies throughout the facility
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance to support production demands
• Follow all ISO 14001 and TS16949 standards and maintain strict adherence to quality requirements
• Comply with all safety policies, including proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, supporting overall plant operations as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–6 years of related experience in die maintenance or machining
• Strong math skills and understanding of die theory
• Hands-on machining experience
• Welding and grinding experience
• Proficiency with milling machines, lathes, drill presses, band saws, surface grinders, and bench tools
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to convert between metric and English measurements
• Solid reading and writing skills

We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee pays one low cost
  • Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • No 90-day wait for benefits
  • Futaba pays 90% of the cost
  • $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment
  • Paid plant shutdowns twice per year (July & December)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 6 paid sick days
  • Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral program