Precision Tool & Die Maker — 1st Shift, Flexible Schedule

PROGRESSIVE STAMPING & FABRICATION INC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OGS Industries in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to build, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production stamping dies and tooling. The role supports production tooling and fixtures, ensuring safety and reliability of tooling.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot stamping dies, diagnose issues, machine and fit components, and read prints and GD&T to keep tooling in spec. Proficiency with measuring equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently diagnose and repair die problems.
• Proficient with mills, lathes, surface grinders, and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of punches, dies, forms, pilots, stripper systems, guide pins, bushings, springs, and related components.
• Ability to machine and fit components to close tolerances.
• Ability to read manufacturing and tooling drawings including GD&T.
• Wire EDM and ProtoTRAK experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair and test stamping dies, including progressive, blanking, forming, restrike, and other tooling.
• Diagnose dimensional issues, burrs, broken or worn components, forming problems, misfeeds, alignment issues, and other tooling-related problems.
• Machine replacement punches, inserts, die sections, blocks, pins, bushings, and other tooling components.
• Read and interpret part prints, tooling drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.

Skills

Independent die troubleshooting

Close tolerances

Read engineering drawings

Die maintenance & repair

GD&T knowledge

Wire EDM experience

ProtoTRAK experience

Tools

ProtoTRAK

Wire EDM

Job description

OGS Industries in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to build, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production stamping dies and tooling. The role supports production tooling and fixtures, ensuring safety and reliability of tooling.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot stamping dies, diagnose issues, machine and fit components, and read prints and GD&T to keep tooling in spec. Proficiency with measuring equipment is essential.