HPDC Tool & Die Technician: Precision Die Repair

2A USA, INC; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

2A USA, INC is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to maintain and repair dies, fixtures, and tooling in an aluminum HPDC environment. The role requires precision machining, troubleshooting, and collaboration with multiple production and engineering teams to ensure quality and uptime.

The candidate will read engineering drawings, set up tool-room equipment, and perform die changes, with an emphasis on safety and tooling reliability. A formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal Tool & Die apprenticeship program or Journeyman qualification preferred.
• Associate degree in Tool & Die Technology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, maintain, and assemble dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, tools, and related tooling used in the manufacturing process.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HPDC dies, including inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, and verification.
• Inspect and maintain die components; read blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.

Skills

HPDC die assembly

Tooling troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tool & Die apprenticeship

Associate degree in Tool & Die Technology

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

CNC machinery

Job description

2A USA, INC is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to maintain and repair dies, fixtures, and tooling in an aluminum HPDC environment. The role requires precision machining, troubleshooting, and collaboration with multiple production and engineering teams to ensure quality and uptime.

The candidate will read engineering drawings, set up tool-room equipment, and perform die changes, with an emphasis on safety and tooling reliability. A formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience is expected.