Precision Tooling & Die Repair Machinist

MiTek; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 annual holidays

Day One Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision Plans

Parental Leave

Job summary

MiTek seeks a skilled Tooling & Die Repair Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. This role is critical for ensuring production efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include fabricating tooling from blueprints, repairing dies, and operating precision machines. Candidates should have 5+ years in machinist roles, die experience, and forklift certification or the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Machinist certification, accredited machinist training, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of machining and tool room experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and machine shop equipment.
• Stamping die experience is required.
• Progressive die maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or metal stamping environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling, die components, and replacement parts from blueprints, sketches, specifications, or existing samples.
• Repair and restore worn or damaged tooling, dies, and components to original specifications.
• Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and other precision machining equipment.
• Inspect and verify parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with dimensional and quality requirements.
• Assist with die teardown, troubleshooting, repair, assembly, and maintenance activities.
• Establish and adjust work methods and priorities to meet production schedules and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate die maintenance records and related documentation.
• Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to production methods, tooling performance, equipment reliability, and product quality.
• Support production requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Train, mentor, and assist team members as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Machining

Precision inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Grinder

Drill press

Precision measuring tools

Job description

MiTek seeks a skilled Tooling & Die Repair Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. This role is critical for ensuring production efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include fabricating tooling from blueprints, repairing dies, and operating precision machines. Candidates should have 5+ years in machinist roles, die experience, and forklift certification or the ability to obtain