Tool & Die Maker – Metal Stamping (Relocation + OT)

Topdogengineers; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k

PTO

Relocation help

Team environment

Job summary

Tool & Die Maker – Metal Stamping Company is seeking experienced professionals to build and maintain dies for automotive OEM and Tier 1 production. The role emphasizes setting up and fixing dies, working with large stamping presses, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of die experience, ability to read CAD drawings and blueprints, and a solid understanding of tool steels and heat treating. Relocation assistance and strong benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and strong hands-on experience.
• 5–7 years working with dies, including setup and repair.
• Experience with large stamping presses and complex tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings; GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Journeyman certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Understanding of tool steels, coatings and heat treating; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair metal stamping dies (progressive, transfer, deep draw).
• Coordinate with other departments to ready dies for production.
• Solve die-related problems quickly on the shop floor.
• Handle different tooling types (Stage/Form, Compound, Progressive).
• Perform regular maintenance and precision work on dies.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to uphold high standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Read blueprints/CAD drawings

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Tool & Die Maker – Metal Stamping Company is seeking experienced professionals to build and maintain dies for automotive OEM and Tier 1 production. The role emphasizes setting up and fixing dies, working with large stamping presses, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of die experience, ability to read CAD drawings and blueprints, and a solid understanding of tool steels and heat treating. Relocation assistance and strong benefits are available.