2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker

Venteon; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is recruiting a 2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker in Findlay, OH. The role involves building, repairing, and troubleshooting tool and die components to support the press room and ensure quality parts.

The candidate will work under supervision, adhering to safety, SPC data usage, and production standards. Responsibilities include operating tool room machinery, diagnosing die issues, and assisting apprentices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot die systems and tooling.
• Experience working with tool and die processes in manufacturing.
• Safety and quality-conscious mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Build tool and dies from prints, sketches, or references.
• Repair and troubleshoot dies and tooling in the shop.
• Operate tool room machinery safely during builds.
• Support die sets and production readiness after installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Die making

Tool repair

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship in Die Making

Tools

Tool room machinery

Inspection gauges

Job description

2ND SHIFT TOOL & DIE MAKER NEEDED - FINDLAY, OHIO

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Findlay, Ohio area needs a 2nd Shift Tool & Die Maker. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Great Benefits, Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager and Team Leader, is responsible for building, repairing, and trouble shooting tool and dies, supporting the press room during die sets, and collecting and analyzing data to improve part processing and quality.
• Build tool and dies from part prints, sketches, reference parts, or instructions.
• Operate tool room machinery in a safe manner during the build process.
• Perform tool and die repairs on progressive dies, manually operated dies, and tooling.
• Diagnose and trouble shoot dies in the bench and make corrections.
• Work from T.C.O. program reports and last piece references to make corrections as required to produce quality parts.
• Support try out and make ready to run production after die steel or tool installations.
• Support press room operations by servicing die sets, trouble shoot dies and make corrections when possible with die in the press, and through using SPC data to determine dimensional integrity for die adjustments and document.
• Interface with both internal and external customers, participate on problem solving teams in production, and handle customer and supplier concerns.
• Support SPECS, TQM, MOS, and Safety programs.
• Also responsible for practicing good housekeeping standards.
• Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Authorized to support and assist Tool & Die Apprentices in day to day operations.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or the equivalent completion of a Certified 4 Year Apprenticeship Program in Die Making and / or Tool & Die Making, or Eight Years Experience / or Equivalent Background in a Tool / Die Shop building Tools and Dies. Automotive Stamping Experience is Preferred.