Tool and Die Journeyman

Diez-Group-Kansas-City-LL; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to support steel and aluminum coil blanking operations. The role focuses on building, maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needs, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The candidate should have solid mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience reading blueprints, and familiarity with precision measuring instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or relevant training preferred.
• Journeyman's card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tooling, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and other production tools.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Review manuals and drawings to perform tasks accurately.
• Conduct test runs to verify tooling and dies meet specs.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to spec.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Machine tools operation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or relevant training

Journeyman's card preferred

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Description

Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Diez Group Kansas City (DGKC) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to support our steel and aluminum coil blanking operations. This position is responsible for building, maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, and fixtures to support production requirements and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and experience using precision measuring instruments and conventional machine tools. This individual must be able to work independently while collaborating with team members to maintain quality, safety, and production standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tooling, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and other production tools.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Review equipment manuals, technical documentation, and work instructions to perform assigned tasks accurately.
• Conduct test runs with completed or repaired tools and dies to verify that parts meet required specifications.
• Make necessary adjustments to tooling and dies to ensure proper fit, function, and quality.
• File, grind, fit, and assemble components using appropriate hand tools and machine tools.
• Inspect completed dies and tooling for surface smoothness, dimensional accuracy, contour conformity, and defects.
• Set up and operate conventional machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to cut, shape, sharpen, and finish parts to required dimensions.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Identify tooling issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, defective materials, equipment malfunctions, and other operational concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and support efficient operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities.
• Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with conventional machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, or weekends as required by business needs.
• Must follow all company policies, including attendance requirements.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or relevant technical training preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in tool and die making required.
• Journeyman's card preferred.
• Previous experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a heavy industrial steel and aluminum processing and distribution facility. The work environment includes manufacturing equipment, tooling, dies, and other industrial machinery.

Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on the plant floor and comply with all applicable safety policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and ascend or descend stairs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physically demanding work.
• Frequently required to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess the visual abilities necessary to inspect tooling and perform precision work, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear adequately to communicate with team members and respond to workplace sounds and safety warnings.

Position Type and Schedule

This is a full-time position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday. Extended hours, alternate shifts, and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Diez Group Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or modified at any time based on business needs.