Tool & Die Maintenance Technician - Precision Repair

Kids for the Future; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,800; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Tool and Die technician to support tooling and production by machining parts to repair metal stamping dies and tooling. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and ensuring quality.

You will work in a factory environment with safety protocols, optional TIG welding, and collaboration across shifts; a High School Diploma or GED and manufacturing experience are required, with 5–10 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with operations of various machinery (lathes, mills, grinders) required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs production dies and tools. Operates machinery (precision and hand tools) required to build necessary parts or repair parts.
• Repair and install die sensor and safety devices. Lays out, fits, and assembles parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, etc.
• Studies blueprint to determine machining to be done and plans layout and process.
• Has knowledge of stamping dies (Blanking, forming, drawing) understands die timing, Pad travels, stripper and binder pad travels/pressures and timing.
• In press and on bench (Toolroom) die troubleshooting is required.
• In press die, sensor and tooling adjustments, troubleshooting and changes will be required.
• Must have own measurement and hand tools to perform the required duties.
• Tig (toolroom) welding experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work well and communicate with other shifts (verbal or written).
• Must be able to work with production supervisors, team leads, and production associates.
• Uses precision and non-precision measuring instruments/tools to verify dimensions and alignments.
• Disassembles dies if necessary; to repair, sharpen, check clearances (cutting or forming) or strengthen die attributes.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Performs duties in a safe manner with attention to quality.
• Operates forklift and overhead cranes.
• Lock out/tag out is required to do press calls.
• All other related duties as assigned by toolroom supervisor and management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical proficiency

Toolroom experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Tool and Die technician to support tooling and production by machining parts to repair metal stamping dies and tooling. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and ensuring quality.

You will work in a factory environment with safety protocols, optional TIG welding, and collaboration across shifts; a High School Diploma or GED and manufacturing experience are required, with 5–10 years preferred.