Tool & Die Shop Lead - Hands-On & Mentoring

Osmundson Manufacturing; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Osmundson Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Lead to oversee a four-person team. The role combines hands-on tool and die work with daily leadership, scheduling, and project coordination to keep production moving smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and machining skills, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a proven track record of improving tooling performance while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leading a Tool & Die shop with more than one employee.
• Experience coordinating daily shop operations and schedules.
• Strong hands-on tool and die building, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Proficiency with manual machining equipment and CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on tool and die building, maintenance, repairs, and modifications.
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and specs.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders, CNC machines, and related tooling equipment.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement improvements to minimize downtime.
• Maintain tight tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
• Provide daily leadership and direction to a four-person Tool & Die team.
• Assign work based on skills and priorities; manage daily shop schedules.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance to address tooling needs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Tool & Die

Problem solving

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

CNC machines

CAD/CAM

Job description

Osmundson Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Lead to oversee a four-person team. The role combines hands-on tool and die work with daily leadership, scheduling, and project coordination to keep production moving smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and machining skills, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a proven track record of improving tooling performance while upholding safety and quality standards.