Die Repair Technician

Confidential; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking skilled Die Repair Technicians to repair, rebuild, and maintain casting and trim dies in our Bedford Heights, OH facility. The role demands hands-on experience with welding, grinding, polishing, and production tooling, along with the ability to read blueprints and handle heavy tooling equipment.

The position offers 2nd or 3rd shift and a full-time employment opportunity with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Two+ years die repair, tool & die, mold repair, or related skilled trades experience.
• Experience repairing or rebuilding casting dies, trim dies, or production tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with welding, grinding, polishing, fitting, and die assembly.
• Ability to operate cranes, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport, clean, disassemble, repair, rebuild, and reassemble casting and trim dies.
• Use cranes, lift trucks, and die-cleaning equipment safely.
• Build and replace die segments, cores, details, trim punches, and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, pictorials, and work instructions.
• Grind, polish, and restore die-cavity surfaces.
• Remove stuck castings and correct dimensional or tooling problems.
• Repair dies while mounted in production equipment when required.
• Perform welding in the die-repair department and manufacturing areas.
• Troubleshoot production-tooling failures and complete necessary repairs.
• Complete die work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Train and assist less-experienced employees as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Grinding

Polishing

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree / technical training (Tool & Die, Machining, Manufacturing Tech)

Journeyperson Tool & Die certification or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Lift trucks

Die-cleaning equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Die Repair Technician

Location: Bedford Heights, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $32-$35 p/h

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift

Position Overview

A well-established manufacturer is seeking experienced Die Repair Technicians to repair, rebuild, and maintain casting and trim dies. This hands-on role requires strong troubleshooting, welding, grinding, polishing, and production-tooling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport, clean, disassemble, repair, rebuild, and reassemble casting and trim dies.
• Use cranes, lift trucks, and die-cleaning equipment safely.
• Build and replace die segments, cores, details, trim punches, and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, pictorials, and work instructions.
• Grind, polish, and restore die-cavity surfaces.
• Remove stuck castings and correct dimensional or tooling problems.
• Repair dies while mounted in production equipment when required.
• Perform welding in the die-repair department and manufacturing areas.
• Troubleshoot production-tooling failures and complete necessary repairs.
• Complete die work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Train and assist less-experienced employees as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of die repair, tool and die, mold repair, or related skilled-trades experience.
• Experience repairing or rebuilding casting dies, trim dies, or production tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with welding, grinding, polishing, fitting, and die assembly.
• Ability to operate cranes, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical-school training in Tool and Die, Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Journeyperson Tool and Die certification or equivalent skilled-trades experience.
• Experience supporting die-casting or foundry operations.
• Experience training or mentoring other die-repair employees.

You should be proficient in:

• casting dies
• die cavity polishing
• die rebuilding
• die repair
• production tooling
• trim dies
• die assembly