Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool and Die Maker III

TE Connectivity Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool & Die Maker III, where your expertise will drive innovation in metalworking. This role involves precision work, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance production quality and efficiency. You will be instrumental in training apprentices and ensuring the smooth operation of stamping production. With a commitment to sustainability and connectivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a safer and more connected world. If you are passionate about mechanical skills and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in die repair and conditioning of progressive dies.
• Proficient in shop equipment with tight tolerances of +/- .0001.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changeovers, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Train apprentices and support the apprenticeship program.
• Construct and modify metal working dies based on engineering specifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Machining Technology

Completion of a State-Approved Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Heat treat ovens

Surface grinders

E.D.M. plunge machines

Grinding tools

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Tooling Teams are responsible for the construction, modification, and maintenance of metal working dies, tools, and fixtures. The Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool & Die Maker III will play a critical role in supporting stamping production by performing precision work, troubleshooting complex die setups, and providing technical expertise. This role also includes performing die changeovers, maintaining high-speed progressive dies, and fabricating new tools using blueprints and engineering specifications. You will be a key resource for technical questions and training other team members, including apprentices. In addition to hands-on work, the Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool & Die Maker III collaborates closely with die engineering to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for the team, answering routine questions and providing assistance or training as needed.
• Perform die and module changeovers, preventive maintenance, and conditioning of dies.
• Sharpen and repair close tolerance tooling, including carbide punches and dies.
• Troubleshoot complex die setups and production issues.
• Replace worn or broken tooling and maintain high-speed progressive dies.
• Construct, modify, and condition metal working dies, gages, and tooling based on blueprints, sketches, or engineering specifications.
• Set up and operate shop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, heat treat ovens, surface grinders, and more.
• Perform precision work using instruments like micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure parts meet final inspection standards.
• Set up and operate stamping presses, ensuring conformance to Quality Inspection Plan (Q.I.P.) requirements.
• Train apprentices and support the apprenticeship program.
• Monitor spare tooling for availability and identify problem areas by tracking spikes in usage.

This is a 2nd shift position from 3pm-11pm Monday through Friday with an added 10% hourly shift differential.

What your background should look like:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Machining Technology preferred.
• Completion of a State-Approved Apprenticeship Program and possession of a Journeyman’s Card are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in die repair, rebuilding, and conditioning of complex progressive dies.
• Proficient in the use of shop equipment and grinding tools with tolerance of +/- .0001.
• Experience in heat-treating, operating E.D.M. plunge machines, and profile grinding.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Automotive stamping experience preferred.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $54,300 – 81,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Location:

GREENSBORO, NC, US, 27409

City: GREENSBORO

State: NC

Country/Region: US

Travel: None

Requisition ID: 132959

Function: Manufacturing