Press Die Maintenance Tech – 1st Shift

First Call Staffing; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Professional is hiring a skilled Die Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing client in Edinburgh, IN. This direct hire opportunity focuses on press die maintenance, not injection molding, with hands-on grinding, welding, sharpening, and repair work.

Minimum of 6 months related experience is required, with the ability to read blueprints, operate CNC and conventional machines, and work independently or as part of a team in a safe, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Die maintenance experience in a press environment is required.
• Grinding, welding, and die sharpening experience.
• Strong understanding of metallic properties and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience operating manual or CNC machine tools.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and modify press machine dies.
• Perform grinding, sharpening, and welding (TIG/MIG preferred).
• Fit and assemble parts to build, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour accuracy, and defects.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring tools.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, and specifications to plan sequences of operations.
• Set up and operate conventional and/or CNC equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders.
• Visualize and calculate dimensions, tolerances, and assembly specifications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Die maintenance

Grinding

Welding

Die sharpening

Blueprint reading

CNC/machine tools

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

First Call Professional is hiring a skilled Die Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing client in Edinburgh, IN. This direct hire opportunity focuses on press die maintenance, not injection molding, with hands-on grinding, welding, sharpening, and repair work.

Minimum of 6 months related experience is required, with the ability to read blueprints, operate CNC and conventional machines, and work independently or as part of a team in a safe, organized workspace.