Tool and Die Maker – 3rd Shift

HiFyve; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HiFyve is hiring Tool and Die Makers for its Columbus, NE manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses on manufacturing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining progressive dies and production tooling used in automotive manufacturing.

The position requires Journeyman Tool and Die Maker status or accredited certificate, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T. Hi-lo and crane certification are required; automotive experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Journeyman status or accredited certificate required.
• 5+ years of related Tool and Die experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Hi-lo and crane certification required.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain progressive dies, stamping dies, fixtures, molds, and production tooling.
• Perform die maintenance using tool room equipment and hand tools.
• Fabricate and repair dies used in production.
• Lay out existing die sections and manufacture replacements as needed.
• Perform in-press tooling repairs.
• Machine parts according to blueprint specifications.
• Perform center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking, and counterboring.
• Perform machining, fitting, grinding, assembly, and tooling adjustments.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make modifications to improve production and part quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Calculate machine speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets.
• Support tooling setups, tryouts, and production launches.
• Operate grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, and EDM equipment.
• Document completed work and maintain required department records.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

GD&T understanding

Precision measurement

Die maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker status

Tool and Die certificate

5+ years related Tool and Die experience

Tools

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Lathes

EDM equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Hoists/Crane operation

Job description

HiFyve is hiring Tool and Die Makers in the Automotive Industry!

HiFyve is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to hire Tool and Die Makers for its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Nebraska. This is a hands‑on position responsible for manufacturing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining progressive dies and production tooling.

Position Details

Location: Columbus, NE

Shift: 3rd Shift

• Monday through Friday
• 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay:

• $20-$41/hour depending on experience

Job Summary

Responsible for manufacturing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining progressive dies, molds, fixtures, and production tooling used in automotive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, modify, and maintain progressive dies, stamping dies, fixtures, molds, and production tooling.
• Perform die maintenance using tool room equipment and hand tools.
• Fabricate and repair dies used in production.
• Lay out existing die sections and manufacture replacements as needed.
• Perform in-press tooling repairs.
• Machine parts according to blueprint specifications.
• Perform center drilling, reaming, lapping, tapping, countersinking, and counterboring.
• Perform machining, fitting, grinding, assembly, and tooling adjustments.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make modifications to improve production and part quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Calculate machine speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets.
• Support tooling setups, tryouts, and production launches.
• Operate grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, and EDM equipment.
• Use a hi-lo and crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation.
• Document completed work and maintain required department records.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training leading to Journeyman Tool and Die Maker status, an accredited Tool and Die certificate, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• At least 5 years of related Tool and Die experience.
• Experience repairing and maintaining stamping dies and production tooling.
• Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of:
• Cutting and forming
• Milling and grinding
• Tool fitting and assembly
• Tool steel composition
• Tool sharpening
• Hardness testing
• Machine repair and setup
• Metal fabrication
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Ability to operate mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, optical comparators, and EDM machines.
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets.
• Hi-lo and crane certification required.
• Journeyman status or an accredited certificate required.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across production, maintenance, quality, and engineering.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds in a manufacturing environment.