Tool and Die Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

KI USA; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KI USA in Berea, KY seeks a Tool & Die Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain tooling used in metal stamping and die operations. The role focuses on progressive and transfer dies, blueprints, and precision tooling alignment.

Responsibilities include repairing dies, maintaining surface grinders, manuals mills, lathes, and drill presses, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met in daily toolroom tasks.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in tool and die maintenance, mold repair, or precision machining in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining progressive and/or transfer dies.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, tool disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly.

Responsibilities

• Build or maintain existing tools to acceptable quality standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving; such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Able to pull and set up tooling.
• Process paperwork as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Precision machining

Problem solving

Reading specs & drawings

Mathematics for machining

Education

Vocational Training / Journeyman

Tools

CAD (CAD software)

Surface Grinder

Manual Mill

Lathe

Drill Press

TIG welding

Job description

The Tool & Die Technician must possess a comprehensive understanding of progressive and transfer die operations, including piercing, trimming, forming, extruding, and drawing processes used in metal stamping manufacturing. This role requires the ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of tooling and production equipment using manual and CNC machining equipment. The technician will support the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of precision tooling, dies, metal components, and manufacturing machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, modifying, repairing, and maintaining tooling to meet established quality, safety, and production standards. They must be capable of diagnosing tooling and equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency. The position requires strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing production requirements. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications, as well as applying mathematical concepts related to precision machining and die maintenance. A thorough understanding of manufacturing operations and Toolroom/Die Maintenance processes is essential. The employee must consistently comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while contributing to a safe, productive, and continuous improvement-focused work environment.

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Responsibilities

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• Build or maintain existing tools to acceptable quality standards.
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• Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving; such as 8D and 5 Whys.
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• Able to pull and set up tooling.
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• Process paperwork as required.
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Qualifications

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• Vocational Training, Journeyman and/or relevant experience preferred.
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• Knowledge of CAD (computer-aided design) to produce parts and products.
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• Automotive, aerospace, or high-volume manufacturing experience
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Experience & Skills

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• 2–5+ years of experience in tool and die maintenance, mold repair, or precision machining in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining progressive and/or transfer dies. Hands-on experience with: - Preventive and predictive maintenance programs, - Tool disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly

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• Experience operating machine shop equipment such as but not limited to: - Surface Grinders - Manual Mills - Lathes - Drill presses Experience diagnosing tooling failures and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
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• Knowledge of: - Heat treatment processes (preferred) - Tool Steels and Stamping Materials - Welding and tool repair techniques (TIG welding: tool steel preferred)
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• Skilled in precision hand-finishing, polishing, and fitting of tools, dies, and components to meet quality and dimensional specifications
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• Precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment
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• Familiarity with workplace safety requirements including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
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