Tool & Die Repair - Night Shift

Futaba North America Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Bonus after 90 days

Job summary

Futaba North America Group seeks a Tool & Die Technician for the night shift to maintain, repair, and improve production dies. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues on the factory floor, and handle welding, grinding, machining, and die fabrication to keep production moving smoothly.

With 3–6 years of die experience, you’ll read technical docs, operate a range of tools (TIG/STICK, mills, lathes, grinders), and support ISO TS16949 standards while meeting overtime and weekend

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–6 years of Tool & Die or related experience.
• Strong math and measurement conversion skills (metric & English).
• Machining experience and solid die theory knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Welding and grinding experience; familiarity with standard toolroom equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on dies to support efficient, defect-free production.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshoot die-related issues on the production floor.
• Complete welding, grinding, machining, and fabrication of die components.
• Modify existing die parts and create new parts as needed.
• Respond to press calls and perform in-press repairs.
• Operate TIG and stick welders, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, lathes, band saws, and surface grinders.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move dies as needed.
• Follow all ISO 14001 and TS16949 quality and safety standards.
• Maintain excellent attendance to support production requirements.
• Wear required PPE and perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool & Die experience

Welding

Grinding

Machining

Troubleshooting

Measurement conversion

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding

Stick welding

Drill press

Milling machine

Lathe

Surface grinder

Band saw

Overhead crane

Job description

Description

TOOL & DIE TECHNICIAN – NIGHT SHIFT

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a stable, growing automotive manufacturing team where your Tool & Die expertise truly makes an impact. As a Tool & Die Technician on our night shift, you’ll take ownership of maintaining, repairing, and improving production dies to ensure high-quality, defect-free parts. This role is hands‑on, technical, and essential—ideal for experienced professionals who take pride in precision work and problem‑solving.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot production issues, and complete repairs using welding, grinding, machining, and die component fabrication. Whether you're modifying existing dies or building new components, you’ll play a key role in supporting continuous production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform maintenance and repairs on dies to support efficient, defect‑free production.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshoot die‑related issues on the production floor.
• Complete welding, grinding, machining, and fabrication of die components.
• Modify existing die parts and create new parts as needed.
• Respond to press calls and perform in‑press repairs.
• Operate TIG and stick welders, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, lathes, band saws, and surface grinders.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move dies as needed.
• Follow all ISO 14001 and TS16949 quality and safety standards.
• Maintain excellent attendance to support production requirements.
• Wear required PPE and perform additional related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–6 years of Tool & Die or related experience
• Strong math and measurement conversion skills (metric & English)
• Machining experience and solid die theory knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Welding and grinding experience; familiarity with all standard toolroom equipment
• Ability to read, interpret, and write technical documentation
• 10–12‑hour shifts when needed
• Mandatory Overtime
• Weekend Work Required

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We offer one of the most competitive and affordable benefits packages in the industry:

Health & Wellness

• One low cost for Medical, Dental & Vision
• Coverage begins 1st of the month after 30 days — NO 90-DAY WAIT
• Company pays 90% of total premium costs
• Company‑paid Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Career

• 401(k) with company match
• $500 bonus after 90 days of employment
• Referral program

Paid Time Off

• Paid plant shutdown twice a year (July & December)
• 9 paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days
• 2 weeks of vacation after one year

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–6 years of Tool & Die or related experience
• Strong math and measurement conversion skills (metric & English)
• Machining experience and solid die theory knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Welding and grinding experience; familiarity with all standard toolroom equipment
• Ability to read, interpret, and write technical documentation
• TIG Welding
• 10–12‑hour shifts when needed
• Mandatory Overtime
• Weekend Work Required