Progressive Die Tooling Reliability Technician

When you arrive, you review the day’s stamping schedule, pull the next progressive die, and get hands-on—inspecting for wear, sharpening, and rebuilding components as needed. A press operator flags a dimensional shift, and you spring into action: blueprint in one hand, micrometer in the other. You diagnose the issue, machine a replacement detail, fit and assemble the tool for smooth operation, then run a quick test to verify contours and tolerances. Between jobs, you convert multi-part tooling for the next run, keep the tool room orderly, and document your work so production never misses a beat.

• Build, service, maintain, and fully rebuild progressive dies per specifications and design intent.
• Modify existing tooling to reflect customer changes and evolving production demands.
• Perform sharpening and repair on progressive dies to sustain quality and uptime.
• Troubleshoot die and press issues; recommend and implement corrective measures.
• Complete changeovers on multi-part tooling to meet schedule requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical documentation accurately.
• Machine die details and components as necessary to restore performance.
• Set up die components and associated tooling for production readiness.
• Safely set up and operate tool room equipment, including drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Fit and assemble tooling for proper function, smooth action, and accurate contours.
• Inspect tools and dies for defects, dimensional accuracy, finish, and contour integrity.
• Conduct test runs and validate tool performance before release to production.
• Use precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to verify dimensions.
• Follow all safety rules, policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Keep the tool room clean, organized, and safe; perform additional duties as assigned.

• Deep knowledge of tool room machines and safe, efficient operating practices.
• Proficiency in progressive die build, repair, and maintenance methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with punch presses and metal forming operations.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve press and die problems.
• Skilled at reading/understanding blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Comfort with precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Mechanical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and quality mindset.
• Team-focused with clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and self-driven.
• Basic computer proficiency.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• TMA certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Background in progressive dies, stamping, tool and die maintenance, or metal forming is highly desirable.

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Read and understand blueprints and CAD.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively across teams and shifts.

• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry in tooling/manufacturing contexts.
• Use common sense to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/tooling issues and resolve standardized problems with multiple variables.
• Exercise strong attention to detail and sound judgment in production.

• Manufacturing/tool room setting with exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, electrical hazards, vibration, manufacturing-related conditions, and loud noise.

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

• Perform the physical tasks necessary to safely and effectively complete essential duties.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 80 pounds.
• Regularly stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands/arms.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently climb or balance.
• Occasionally sit, talk, and hear.
• Work safely around machinery, tooling, and other manufacturing equipment.

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

• CNC Tooling
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)