Tool & Die Repair Technician — Career Growth

Linamar Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Council

Community based outreach supporting…

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Tool & Die Repair team member to maintain tooling for the casting process, reporting to the Tool & Mold Manager.

You will perform PMs, install molds on casting machines, follow lockout/tagout, and assist with die and mold changes, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This hands-on role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, good communication, and mechanical aptitude, plus licenses for forklift and crane operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
• Must have basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be team‑oriented, able to problem‑solve and troubleshoot.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs – tear down and rebuilds of mold.
• Removes and installs molds from the VRC/PRC casting machines including complete set‑up of molds, cooling circuits, fill tubes, etc. and mold preparation.
• Observes and practices all lockout/tagout requirements for casters.
• Provides general production support including, but not limited to, tube changes, die changes, and replacing bushings and pins while dies are in place on the casters.
• Successfully completed and scored a minimum of 80 on the Mold Maintenance written test. Test to be taken within a probationary period.
• Operate fork trucks and overhead cranes to move mold.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and understand work instructions

Write and complete required paperwork

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Team-oriented

Problem-solving / Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Obtain forklift and overhead crane Lic

Education

High School diploma or GED

6 months machine operator experience

Tools

Fork truck operation

Overhead crane operation

Mobile equipment license

Overhead crane license

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Tool & Die Repair team member to maintain tooling for the casting process, reporting to the Tool & Mold Manager.

You will perform PMs, install molds on casting machines, follow lockout/tagout, and assist with die and mold changes, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This hands-on role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, good communication, and mechanical aptitude, plus licenses for forklift and crane operation.