Tool and Die Maker - Springfield, Ohio

MissionHires; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production stamping dies and tooling in a factory setting. This hands-on role requires reading blueprints, operating toolroom equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient die performance.

Responsibilities include disassembling dies, aligning tools, performing in-press adjustments, and adhering to lockout/tagout safety procedures while coordinating with shifts and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Preferably 5 to 10 years of tool and die experience.
• Experience operating lathes, mills, grinders, and other toolroom machinery.
• Working knowledge of metal stamping dies and tooling, including blanking, forming, and drawing dies.
• Ability to understand die timing, pad travel, stripper and binder pad travel, pressures, and timing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of mathematics as it relates to metal stamping dies and tooling.
• Ability to use precision and non‑precision measuring instruments and tools.
• Must provide personal measurement and hand tools needed to perform job duties.
• TIG welding experience in a toolroom environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing across shifts and production teams.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously throughout an eight‑hour shift.
• Normal vision, hearing, hand‑eye coordination, and manual dexterity required.
• Must wear steel‑toed shoes and safety glasses while performing work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production dies, tools, and related components.
• Operate toolroom machinery, precision tools, and hand tools to build or repair parts.
• Lay out, fit, and assemble parts for cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other tooling.
• Read blueprints to determine required machining, layouts, and repair processes.
• Troubleshoot stamping dies, including blanking, forming, and drawing dies, both in the press and in the toolroom.
• Perform in‑press die, sensor, and tooling adjustments, troubleshooting, and changes.
• Repair and install die sensors and safety devices.
• Disassemble dies as needed to repair, sharpen, inspect clearances, and strengthen die attributes.
• Use precision and non‑precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions, clearances, alignments, and quality.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when responding to press calls.
• Communicate effectively with other shifts, production supervisors, team leads, and production associates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform all work with attention to safety and quality standards.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Toolroom Supervisor and management.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and maintain production stamping dies, tooling, and related equipment in a factory environment. This hands‑on role requires strong blueprint‑reading, machining, measurement, die‑troubleshooting, and safety skills, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production dies, tools, and related components.
• Operate toolroom machinery, precision tools, and hand tools to build or repair parts.
• Lay out, fit, and assemble parts for cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other tooling.
• Read blueprints to determine required machining, layouts, and repair processes.
• Troubleshoot stamping dies, including blanking, forming, and drawing dies, both in the press and in the toolroom.
• Perform in‑press die, sensor, and tooling adjustments, troubleshooting, and changes.
• Repair and install die sensors and safety devices.
• Disassemble dies as needed to repair, sharpen, inspect clearances, and strengthen die attributes.
• Use precision and non‑precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions, clearances, alignments, and quality.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when responding to press calls.
• Communicate effectively with other shifts, production supervisors, team leads, and production associates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform all work with attention to safety and quality standards.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Toolroom Supervisor and management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Preferably 5 to 10 years of tool and die experience.
• Experience operating lathes, mills, grinders, and other toolroom machinery required.
• Working knowledge of metal stamping dies and tooling, including blanking, forming, and drawing dies.
• Ability to understand die timing, pad travel, stripper and binder pad travel, pressures, and timing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of mathematics as it relates to metal stamping dies and tooling.
• Ability to use precision and non‑precision measuring instruments and tools.
• Must provide personal measurement and hand tools needed to perform job duties.
• TIG welding experience in a toolroom environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing across shifts and production teams.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously throughout an eight‐hour shift.
• Normal vision, hearing, hand‑eye coordination, and manual dexterity required.
• Must wear steel‑toed shoes and safety glasses while performing work.