Dies & Tooling Technician — Precision Maintenance

Accelera; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Tooling Support Technician to maintain stamping dies and fixtures, supporting toolmakers to optimize performance and quality. You will assist with die changes, prep tooling for uptime, and perform precision finishing to ensure component accuracy.

Responsibilities include measuring with micrometers and calipers, keeping a clean tool room, and coordinating with maintenance and production to prevent downtime. A fast-paced team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn technical processes.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Attention to detail with capacity to read measurements accurately.
• Reliable, team‑oriented worker who thrived in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly, maintenance, and repair of stamping dies and tooling components.
• Execute die changeovers and prepare tooling to minimize downtime.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, deburring, and polishing for accuracy.
• Use micrometers and calipers to verify tooling specifications.
• Maintain an organized, safe tool room and inventory of spare parts.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production to troubleshoot issues.
• Aid in improving equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive learning

Safe use of hand tools

Attention to detail

Reliable work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

Accelera is seeking a Tooling Support Technician to maintain stamping dies and fixtures, supporting toolmakers to optimize performance and quality. You will assist with die changes, prep tooling for uptime, and perform precision finishing to ensure component accuracy.

Responsibilities include measuring with micrometers and calipers, keeping a clean tool room, and coordinating with maintenance and production to prevent downtime. A fast-paced team environment awaits.