Maintenance Tool and Die Technician (1st Shift)

Trane Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Columbia, SC is seeking a Maintenance Tool and Die Tech to make, repair, and diagnose dies, punches, and tooling. The role supports internal customers, maintenance, and lean manufacturing efforts on-site.

The ideal candidate has five years in tool & die operations, reads technical documents, and communicates effectively. CNC experience is a plus, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of tool & die shop experience.
• Ability to read safety and maintenance documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• CNC programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make, repair, and diagnose dies, punches, and tooling/parts.
• Prioritize work based on CMMS orders and assignments.
• Support machines through preventative maintenance and lean 5S.
• Interpret drawings and build parts from provided information.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.

Skills

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

Job Summary：

The Maintenance Tool and Die Tech role is responsible for making, repairing, and diagnosing dies, punches, and other tooling/parts.

Work with team to assess priorities and execute work to support the internal customers’ needs.

Work closely with Maintenance to support repairs and projects.

Maintain tooling.

Participate in Preventative Maintenance work that involves dies, punches, and other precision-oriented tasks.

Use problem solving skills to ensure stable operation of the machine shop.

Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor.

Work closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.

Review drawings, pictures, and/or physical part and build/make part based on information provided.

Prioritize work based on CMMS work orders and direct assignments

Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.

Handles any and all tasks required to support plant operations.

Ability to interpret prints & make parts; heat treat/draw back material; use precision tools.

Education, Experience & Skills

High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED) required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years of experience in tool and die shop operations required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

CNC Programming Experience Preferred

Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Ability to work with others collaboratively.

Willingness to change, flex and learn

Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities both on immediate team and within customer groups

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Work Pride

Innovative

Customer Focused

Critical Thinking

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Computer Skills

Standard Work Adherence

Compensation Type

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Hourly

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.