Tool & Die Repair Technician

About the role

Responsible for die maintenance and other general maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Die Maintenance: repair (sharpening, part replacement), preventive maintenance (troubleshooting, cleaning, repair, lubricating), predictive maintenance (inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modifications & adjustment).
• Equipment Maintenance: assist with overhead cranes, all blanking presses, slitting lines, forklifts, overhead doors, and plumbing.
• General Maintenance: assist with main office, plant, and grounds.
• Welding: equipment maintenance and perform various welding tasks.
• Shop Equipment Maintenance: maintain lathes, grinders, welding equipment, drills, vertical mills, and miscellaneous equipment.
• New Project Fabrication: design, layout, assembly, testing.
• Environmental Management System: serve as EMS Response Team member and follow environmental management procedures.
• Other duties as assigned: on‑call 24 hours, 7 days; authority to stop production to correct quality or safety problems.

Skills

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and maintain accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fabrication and repair tools (welders, torches, measuring devices, hand tools).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Clerical skills for documenting work.
• Understanding of machine hydraulic, electrical, and basic control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment for troubleshooting and repair.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in die repair.
• High school diploma or GED (4 years of education).
• Basic Orientation training.
• Occupational Noise Exposure training.
• Lockout/Tagout training.
• Powered Industrial Truck certification.
• Overhead Crane/Hoist and Sling training.
• Man‑lift training.
• Respirator Fit Testing.
• IATF Document training.

Work Style

• Adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Punctuality and good attendance.
• Positive and professional relationships with staff.
• Commitment to safely and profitably delivering the right product on time.
• Flexibility with work assignments and objectives, including tasks outside normal duties.

Company Overview

Target Metal Blanking is a leading provider of precision metal blanking and processing services, serving the automotive and industrial markets across the Midwest.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health & wellness benefits
• Retirement planning
• Growth opportunities
• Team‑oriented environment