Tool and Die Makers

Top Gun Staffing Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to build, repair, and maintain dies and fixtures for the manufacturing of automotive components. This role involves working with blueprints and sketches, troubleshooting tooling issues, and leading small teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tool and die design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and continuous improvement, where your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and quality. If you are self-motivated and passionate about tooling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints.
• Must be able to work without supervision and lead small teams.
• Self-motivated individual with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain dies and assembly tooling based on blueprints.
• Support production with tooling needs and troubleshoot problems.
• Lead continuous improvement and emergency repair projects.

Skills

Tool and Die Design

Basic Shop Math

Precision Measuring Equipment

CNC Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training in Tooling

Tools

Standard Tool Room Equipment

CNC Machines

Job description

Role Summary

• To build, repair, and maintain dies, fixtures, and all other tooling related to the manufacture and assembly of stamped, roll formed, and welded steel automobile components.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Work to blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to repair and maintain dies and assembly tooling
• Support production department with tooling needs; respond to shop-floor calls in a timely manner
• Assure safe operation and care of tool room equipment
• Produce quality work in a timely manner
• Assess complex tooling and equipment needs and refurbish as required
• Troubleshoot and solve tooling problems without assistance
• Set up and operate all tool room equipment with no assistance (with exception of CNC equipment)
• Work to continuously improve tooling and reduce scrap
• Housekeeping and other activities as assigned
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and emergency repair projects individually or within a team
• Must be willing to share knowledge of the trade and train apprentices
  
  

Additional Information

• Ability to read tool and die designs and prints
• Basic shop math and trigonometry
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment
• Ability to operate all standard tool room equipment
• Must be able to work without supervision and lead small teams as may be required on large and complex projects
• Ability to train and develop apprentices
• Individual must be self-motivated
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to work overtime