Die Repair I - Night Shift

About the role

This position is eligible for a 10% shift differential. Night Shift Monday – Thursday; 3:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Training & Development

• Participate in a structured Die Repair Training Program spanning approximately two years, including scheduled classroom instruction.
• Formal assessments every 1,000 hours to evaluate progress, skill development, and readiness for more advanced responsibilities.
• Progressively perform die set-ups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and repairs under supervision.
• May be subject to committee review as part of the structured development process.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Review and Problem Tracing
  • Review stamped parts and/or stamped strip to identify defects.
  • Trace issues beyond the initial visual defect through the strip and associated tooling to determine the root cause within the die.
  • Evaluate the impact of potential changes or replacements on other components within the tooling system.
• Tooling Repair and Replacement
  • Remove and replace tooling components such as pierce punches, slot punches, guide pins, serration blocks, forming stations, closing stations, swaging stations, flattening stations, stamps, and similar parts.
  • Measure removed components and new components to determine proper shim requirements for achieving specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspection and Measurement
  • Use various inspection instruments—including comparators, micrometers, ring and plug gauges, and other precision tools—to verify part tolerances and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Die Set-Up and Changeover
  • Retrieve dies from storage, remove the existing die from the press, and install the new die.
  • Adjust feed mechanisms to accommodate stock size and required die lead.
  • Change de-reelers for appropriate material formats (pancake, spool, etc.).
  • Position oil lines correctly and attach milling or swaging devices when required by the operation.
  • Perform die changeovers in-press to switch tooling for different part numbers as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules.
• Adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.

Requirements

• Completion of or willingness to participate in company-provided classroom instruction as part of the Die Technician Training Program.
• Ability to successfully complete scheduled training courses and assessments every 1,000 hours throughout the two-year program.
• Prior mechanical, manufacturing, machining, tool & die, or related industrial experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including comfort working with hand tools, precision measuring devices, and mechanical equipment.
• Exposure to stamping, metalworking, or production environments is beneficial.
• Individuals with equivalent hands-on or vocational experience may enter the program with advanced skill alignment.

Preferred Qualities

• Exemplary honesty and integrity
• Customer-focused
• Strive for continuous improvement in all they do
• Courageous and trustworthy
• Committed to teamwork
• Socially and environmentally responsible
• Act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program