Tool & Die Maker Lead

Simpson Strong-Tie; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Medical benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is hiring a Tool and Die Lead in Columbus, OH. You will safely maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on progressive dies, while guiding toolmakers and technicians through coaching and scheduling.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and collaboration across the plant. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 3–4 years of related experience, and strong skills in communication, problem solving, and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college.
• 3-4 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and precision tolerances.
• Strong communication and teamwork across shifts and departments.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach toolroom staff, set expectations, provide feedback and recognition.
• Perform die changeovers, maintenance, cleaning and inspection of dies.
• Oversee setup, repair and operation of progressive dies; ensure quality.
• Coordinate daily operations and cross‑department collaboration.
• Prioritize tasks, manage tools and order supplies; communicate status.
• Collaborate with vendors and manage inventory of tooling components.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Spreadsheets

Smartsheet

Maintenance Connection

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

About

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Tool and Die Lead, you will be responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on our progressive dies. You will also oversee the day-to-day activities of toolmakers and tool technicians by scheduling work, coaching and mentoring team members, and identifying training opportunities to strengthen the skills within the department.

This position is scheduled to work Monday thru Thursday from 4:00 pm - 2:30 am with overtime as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Perform die changeovers in and out of the shop, preventative maintenance, cleaning, inspections, reconstruction and restoration of dies. (40%)
• Lead, motivate, and direct employees by establishing clear expectations and goals, providing feedback and recognition, and addressing performance issues. Coach and develop employees based on their strengths and areas for growth. Delegate responsibilities, promote accountability, and encourage regular feedback. Foster teamwork and collaboration within the department and across the organization. (20%)
• Oversee the setup, repair, modification, maintenance and operation of progressive dies (10%)
• Responsible for cross-training, teaching, and coaching team members to work productively both independently and as part of a team. Review daily and weekly goals with technicians and ensure timely communication with direct reports, peers and management through one-on-ones, huddles, meetings, and end-of-shift pass-downs, etc. (10%)
• Review, prioritization and execution of daily operations. Coordinate and administer daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility, across shifts and all other plant departments. (10%)
• Coordinate ordering of tool room supplies, as needed. (5%)
• Coordinate tooling work with outside vendors and oversee inventory levels of spare tooling and die components in collaboration with the MRO attendant. (5%)

Desired Skills And Experience

• Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college
• 3-4 Years related experience and/or training
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to tooling dimensions, tolerances and measurements
• Knowledge of Elimination of waste, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen & Kanban.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to accurately use precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and gauge blocks, to inspect and verify tooling dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to actively listen, understand information, ask appropriate questions and communicate effectively without interrupting.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and visual instructions. Identify and evaluate solutions to manufacturing problems and use logic and critical thinking to determine the best approach.
• Understand and ensure the Tool and Die team follows all safety procedures while supporting OSHA rules and requirements.
• Ability to operate various computer programs, including but not limited to Spreadsheets, AutoCAD, Smartsheet and Maintenance Connection, for parts stocking, die component ordering, report creation, CAD drawing review, work order management and timekeeping.
• Ability to read and understand part drawings (blueprints) and stay current with drawing revisions and updates.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.

Travel Required

This position does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt/non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.

RELOCATION

Relocation is/is not available for this position.

PAY

$32.02 - $51.25 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.