Precision Tooling & Die Technician

Troy Design Manufacturing Company; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy Design Manufacturing Co. is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Technician in Shelbyville, KY. The role combines tool making and die repair to ensure tooling and stamping dies produce high-quality parts efficiently.

Relocation assistance is available and responsibilities include tool fabrication, setup of CNC and precision equipment, and die troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in tooling, GD&T, and experience with manual and CNC processes, with a focus on safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical certificate or completion of Tool & Die apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of tool making or die repair experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and replacements using manual and CNC equipment.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDM machines and verify dimensions.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair stamping dies during production and maintenance.
• Document tooling builds and revisions with traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve tooling and support launches.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work area; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Die repair

Blueprints & GD&T reading

CNC machining

Quality craftsmanship

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tool & Die apprenticeship

Technical certificate

Tools

Mills

Lathes

EDM machines

Surface grinders

Micrometers

Calipers

Blueprints reading tools

Job description

Troy Design Manufacturing Co. is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Technician in Shelbyville, KY. The role combines tool making and die repair to ensure tooling and stamping dies produce high-quality parts efficiently.

Relocation assistance is available and responsibilities include tool fabrication, setup of CNC and precision equipment, and die troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in tooling, GD&T, and experience with manual and CNC processes, with a focus on safety and quality