Die Repair Machinist: Precision Tooling & Maintenance

A.J. Rose; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A.J. Rose in Avon, OH is seeking a Machinist in the Die Repair department to handle maintenance, analysis, and repair of tooling to keep production efficient.

You will study blueprints, machine components, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and reactive maintenance on dies. The role requires 1–2 years in die repair or related machining, blueprint proficiency, and the ability to work with shop math and precision instruments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in die repair or a related machining role.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of maintaining and improving progressive transfer and deep-drawing stamping dies.
• Familiarity with shop mathematics, including geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
• Basic machining skills and understanding of tool room equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.
• Mechanical and spatial aptitude.
• Ability to interpret concepts, visualize completed parts, and draw inferences.
• Strong communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of sequencing processes and artistic ability to ascertain balance and proportion.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic maintenance on dies, maintaining detailed maintenance records and schedules for 100-110 dies.
• Repair dies when non-routine deterioration occurs, including sharpening, replacing, or recoating tooling as necessary.
• Conduct reactive maintenance on dies, detecting wear and fatigue and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Respond to operator and Quality Assurance write-ups after each production run, addressing issues as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble dies using appropriate tools, such as hammers and wrenches.
• Study blueprints and visualize the structure and function of dies.
• Set up and operate machine tools (e.g., lathe, milling machine, grinder) to machine parts to specifications.
• Verify correctness of machined parts using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gages.
• Shape, smooth, and fit flat and contoured surfaces of die members using hand tools and powered grinders.
• Inspect dies for compression springs, nitrogen springs, punches, cutting devices, drawsticks, and form punches after runs.
• Analyze specifications and apply knowledge of die design and construction to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Perform troubleshooting analysis with engineers and recommend improvements to die performance.
• Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for required changes and print updates.Use impact guns, allen wrenches, pry bars, mallets, micrometers, calipers, and OD/ID & radius gages.
• Operate and maintain a variety of shop equipment and tools.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality Assurance to address die issues and recommend solutions.
• Alert the Tool Room Supervisor of replacement part needs to maintain inventory.
• Schedule work on write-ups based on production priorities provided by the Material Control Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Micrometers

Calipers

OD/ID gauges

Radius gauges

Job description

A.J. Rose in Avon, OH is seeking a Machinist in the Die Repair department to handle maintenance, analysis, and repair of tooling to keep production efficient.

You will study blueprints, machine components, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and reactive maintenance on dies. The role requires 1–2 years in die repair or related machining, blueprint proficiency, and the ability to work with shop math and precision instruments.