Precision Tool & Die Maker — Dies & Fixture Expert

PROGRESSIVE STAMPING & FABRICATION INC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OGS Industries in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain stamping dies and tooling. The role supports production tooling, fixtures, and in-house tooling to keep stamping operations running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot dies, measure tolerances with micrometers and calipers, read prints and GD&T, and work with Proto TRAK and Mitsubishi Wire EDM equipment. A strong background in die repair and precision fitting is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Tool & Die / Die Repair experience.
• 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.
• 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

Tool & Die experience

Troubleshooting

Read prints

Precision measuring

Tools

Proto TRAK CNC/manual mills

Proto TRAK lathe/manual lathes

Mitsubishi Wire EDM

Surface grinders

Blanchard grinder

Tool & cutter grinder

Job description

OGS Industries in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain stamping dies and tooling. The role supports production tooling, fixtures, and in-house tooling to keep stamping operations running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot dies, measure tolerances with micrometers and calipers, read prints and GD&T, and work with Proto TRAK and Mitsubishi Wire EDM equipment. A strong background in die repair and precision fitting is required.