Tool and Die Maintenance Supervisor

Randstad USA; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Die Maintenance Supervisor to lead a precision tooling team. You will drive operations, mentor staff, and improve uptime through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supervising, planning inspections, overseeing die changeovers, and coordinating with HR on personnel matters. Strong CAD/precision tooling skills and a high school education are required.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience leading a maintenance or tooling team.
• Proven ability to supervise daily operations and evaluations.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, lead, and develop the Die Maintenance team and oversee daily operations.
• Plan and schedule inspections, die changeovers, refurbishments, and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues with dies and tooling during production.
• Set up and operate toolroom equipment (CNC mills, Wire EDM, grinders, heat-treat).
• Fabricate parts from drawings and inspect with precision measuring tools.
• Maintain die spare parts inventory and initiate purchases as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervising

Blueprints

Troubleshooting

Metal Stamping

AutoCAD

Math and Calculation

Toolroom

Education

High School

Job description

Ready to lead a top‑tier tooling team? We’re looking for an experienced Die Maintenance Supervisor to drive precision, keep our stamping operations running seamlessly, and mentor a high‑performing crew. If you thrive on hands‑on technical leadership, root‑cause troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year shift: First work hours: 6 AM - 3:30 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, lead, and develop the Die Maintenance team. Oversee daily operations, approve time and attendance, conduct new hire and annual performance evaluations, and coordinate with Human Resources on personnel matters and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Plan and schedule routine inspections, die changeovers, refurbishments, and emergency repairs to minimize downtime. Work closely with production planning to align maintenance activities with production targets, including scheduling necessary team overtime.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues with dies and tooling during production runs. Perform thorough root cause analysis to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Set up and operate standard toolroom equipment—including CNC mills, Wire EDM, surface/OD/ID grinders, and heat‑treating equipment to perform turning, boring, drilling, polishing, and threading for die repair, fabrication, or modification.
• Fabricate gages, replacement parts, and machine tooling directly from engineering drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, or existing sample parts. Utilize precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial calipers, indicators)
• Maintain and manage an adequate inventory of die spare parts, tooling, production equipment parts, and raw materials. Monitor stock levels and initiate purchasing orders

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Maintenance
• Supervising
• Blueprints
• Troubleshooting
• Metal Stamping
• AutoCAD
• Math and Calculation
• Toolroom

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodation Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Manager
• 5 years

Education

• High School