Journeyman Tool & Die Technician – Maintenance & Precision

Diez-Group-Kansas-City-LL; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to support steel and aluminum coil blanking operations. The role focuses on building, maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needs, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The candidate should have solid mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience reading blueprints, and familiarity with precision measuring instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or relevant training preferred.
• Journeyman's card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tooling, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and other production tools.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Review manuals and drawings to perform tasks accurately.
• Conduct test runs to verify tooling and dies meet specs.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to spec.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Machine tools operation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or relevant training

Journeyman's card preferred

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to support steel and aluminum coil blanking operations. The role focuses on building, maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needs, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The candidate should have solid mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience reading blueprints, and familiarity with precision measuring instruments.