Night Shift Tool & Die Maker — Stamping Die Expert

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. seeks a skilled Tool and Die Maker to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stamping dies and equipment. The role emphasizes technical expertise, safety, and quality in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will train apprentices, read technical prints, and use precision measuring tools. Proficiency in manual machining and basic CNC is required, along with welding and heat-treating capabilities. Overtime is common, and the shift includes scheduling considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in tool and die making with stamping dies knowledge.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and basic CNC understanding.
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies and related equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program, delegating duties as needed.
• Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2- and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Perform welding and basic heat-treating processes, rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
• Work in confined spaces and overhead positions during die repair inside presses.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual machining tools

CNC milling basics

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Tool and Die Maker

Starting Pay Rate: $35.00/hour (Increases to $35.05/hour after 3 months and $36.000/hour after 6 months)

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Tool and Die Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool and Die Maker to join our team. This role involves the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stamping dies, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of stamping dies, and other support equipment.
• Train apprentices in a four-year program, progressively delegating duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Machine details using manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and saws.
• Apply basic knowledge of 2 and 3-axis CNC mills.
• Perform welding (TIG, MIG, ARC) and basic heat-treating processes, and rebuild nitrogen springs.
• Understand die setups on presses, including tandem line and blanking operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair stamping during production breakdowns.
• Work in small or uncomfortable positions, including overhead reaching, during die repair inside presses.
• Operates over head industrial cranes and forklifts

Ability to work an 8-hour shift with occasional overtime, including weekends. Shift includes two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break (paid). Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tool Makers must provide their own tools
• Proven experience in tool and die making, with a strong understanding of stamping dies and equipment.
• Proficiency with manual machining tools and a basic understanding of CNC operations.
• Welding skills (TIG, MIG, ARC) and knowledge of heat treating and nitrogen spring rebuilding.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure during production breakdowns.
• Crane operator and forklift certifications (or ability to obtain them).

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), though most lifting involves less than 10 pounds.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Ability to work in a non- climate-controlled environment.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards.

Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Tool and Die Maker will directly contribute to the success of the team.