Precision Tool & Die Maker – CNC, CAD & Inspection

Daimler Truck AG; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to operate and maintain dies, jigs, fixtures, and tooling components. The role emphasizes process improvements, attention to detail, and a passion for numbers.

You will install and repair die tooling with progressive stamping presses, troubleshoot defects, and apply root-cause analysis to drive tangible quality gains. A high school diploma and hands-on die making experience are required, with EDM/technical degrees

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• Documentation substantiating 8 years of practical experience in Tool & Die Making
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to set-up and operate Tool & Die equipment
• Working knowledge of Auto-Cad for reading blue prints and mapping die components
• Must be able to operate Manual Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders and CNC Equipment
• Hands on experience with drill presses, die grinders, air tools and basic tool and die hand tools
• Hands on experience with calipers, micrometer and measurement equipment
• EDM experience
• Technical degree

Responsibilities

• Maintain, Repair and Build Dies, Jigs, Fixtures and Detailed Tooling Components
• Install and repair die tooling, working with Progressive Stamping Presses
• Troubleshoot probable causes of defective parts pertaining to tool & die repairs
• Use root-cause failure analysis to make improvements

Skills

Die making basics

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Mills

Lathes

CNC equipment

Surface grinders

Calipers

Micrometer

Drill presses

Tool & die hand tools

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to operate and maintain dies, jigs, fixtures, and tooling components. The role emphasizes process improvements, attention to detail, and a passion for numbers.

You will install and repair die tooling with progressive stamping presses, troubleshoot defects, and apply root-cause analysis to drive tangible quality gains. A high school diploma and hands-on die making experience are required, with EDM/technical degrees