Precision Tooling & Die Repair Machinist

Mitek, Inc.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 holidays per year

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

MiTek is seeking a skilled Tooling & Die Repair Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. The role emphasizes maintaining production efficiency and equipment reliability in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have experience operating machine shop equipment, reading blueprints, machining precision components, and supporting stamping die maintenance and repair.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Machinist certification, accredited machinist training, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of machining and tool room experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Stamping die experience.
• 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, including working overtime as required to support business needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine shop operation

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Stamping die experience

Die maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machinist certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Drill press

Job description

MiTek is seeking a skilled Tooling & Die Repair Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. The role emphasizes maintaining production efficiency and equipment reliability in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have experience operating machine shop equipment, reading blueprints, machining precision components, and supporting stamping die maintenance and repair.