Tool and Die Machinist | 2nd shift

About the role

MiTek is seeking a skilled Tool Room Machinist to support our stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling, die components, and replacement parts from blueprints, sketches, specifications, or existing samples.
• Repair and restore worn or damaged tooling, dies, and components to original specifications.
• Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and other precision machining equipment.
• Inspect and verify parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with dimensional and quality requirements.
• Assist with die teardown, troubleshooting, repair, assembly, and maintenance activities.
• Establish and adjust work methods and priorities to meet production schedules and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate die maintenance records and related documentation.
• Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to production methods, tooling performance, equipment reliability, and product quality.
• Support production requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Train, mentor, and assist team members as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, including working overtime as required to support business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Machinist certification, accredited machinist training, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of machining and tool room experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Stamping die experience.
• Progressive die maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or metal stamping environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, die components, and stamping operations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent handling of tools, dies, and machine components.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing and tool room environment with exposure to:

• Moving machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Noise requiring hearing protection.
• Heat, humidity, and varying temperatures.
• Forklift traffic.
• Oils, coolants, and metalworking materials.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Reimbursement.
• Performance/Incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage, and access your pay anytime.