Automotive Tool & Die Operations Manager

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp seeks an experienced Tool & Die Technician to manage processes, supervise and perform scheduled and unscheduled tool and die making, repair and equipment maintenance in an automotive stamping facility.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, fixture fabrication, and involvement in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audits, with overtime and shift flexibility to meet plant schedules and customer dates.

Qualifications

• Must be a team-oriented player and work well with others.
• Able to read detailed prints and order perishable details such as punches and pins.
• Own a basic set of precision/hand tools.
• Willing to work any shift and overtime (including Sundays) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve tools, dies, jigs, fixtures in an automotive stamping and robotic welding facility.
• Fabricate new and repair existing details for robotic weld cells and fixtures.
• Lead continuous tool, die and mechanical improvements with focus on quality and cost savings.
• Participate in Layered Process Audit and internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audit schedules.
• Assist in answering questions for audits and support engineering changes as required.

Skills

Team oriented

Read detail prints

Own basic precision tools

Shift flexibility

Education

USDOL Tool & Die Journeyman's Card or 8 years related experience

Job description

Gestamp seeks an experienced Tool & Die Technician to manage processes, supervise and perform scheduled and unscheduled tool and die making, repair and equipment maintenance in an automotive stamping facility.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, fixture fabrication, and involvement in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audits, with overtime and shift flexibility to meet plant schedules and customer dates.