3rd Shift - Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Gestamp; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp in New Mexico is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain stamping dies in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot tooling issues, support die tryout, and contribute to continuous improvement and engineering changes.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification and at least five years of related experience, with strong knowledge of machining, heat treatment, welding, and precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Tool and Die experience.
• Strong knowledge of machining, heat treatment, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve press-related tooling issues.
• Set up and operate manual tool room machines.
• Build, repair, modify, maintain stamping dies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Support die tryout activities and part quality validation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tool performance and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Calipers

Micrometers

Heat treatment

Welding

Job description

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain automotive stamping dies in a high‑volume, just‑in‑tim manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting abilities, experience in die tryout and part finalization, and a solid background in engineering changes and continuous improvement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Diagnose and resolve press-related tooling issues; implement effective corrective action plans.
• Set up and operate all manual tool room machines (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
• Build, repair, modify, and maintain stamping dies to meet production requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and related equipment.
• Support die tryout activities and assist with part quality validation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tool performance and reliability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience as a Tool and Die Maker.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tool steels, heat treatment, and welding.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.).
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.