Tool & Die Repair Technician — Precision Machining & Setup

Dowding Industries, Inc.; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dowding Industries, Inc. seeks a Tool & Die Technician to maintain and repair dies used in stamping and tooling production. You will troubleshoot die problems, perform repairs by hand and machine tools, and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve die designs.

Candidate will be skilled in CAD/CAM, GD&T, blueprints, and precision metrology; strong planning and communication are essential. This role is based in Michigan, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Toolmaking skills to diagnose, analyze, and modify tooling concerns.
• Exceptional planning, estimating, shop math, blueprints, and GD&T skills.
• CAD and CAM skills for design, development, and mapping of details and tooling.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment including CMM, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review dies not yet in production or recently out of production to identify potential problems; provide short-term and in-depth repair as needed.
• Repair dies as necessary with hand grinding, machining, drilling, milling, and heat treatment.
• Compare die designs with production and quality control requirements and suggest improvements with manufacturing engineering.
• Observe initial production runs to verify conformance to quality specs and feedback for die modification.
• Prioritize die repair to meet production schedules and coordinate with the production supervisor.
• Develop blueprints/maps of die breakage or problem areas for repair.
• Assist with optimal die setup to ensure parts meet specifications and adjust dies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tools, equipment, and work area.

Job description

Dowding Industries, Inc. seeks a Tool & Die Technician to maintain and repair dies used in stamping and tooling production. You will troubleshoot die problems, perform repairs by hand and machine tools, and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve die designs.

Candidate will be skilled in CAD/CAM, GD&T, blueprints, and precision metrology; strong planning and communication are essential. This role is based in Michigan, with a focus on quality and efficiency.