Tool & Die Technician

Synerfac Technical Staffing; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing seeks an experienced Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tooling, machinery, and production equipment in an Indiana facility.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 5-7 years in tool & die or related maintenance, and a journeyman certification. You will read blueprints, operate lathes, grinders, presses, and various tools to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5-7 years' related experience in tool & die or machine maintenance.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Certification is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate machine shop equipment safely.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roll-form tooling, cut-off dies, pre-pierce dies, stamping dies, and other tooling; machine die components from raw materials and correct tooling issues.
• Set up, operate, and maintain traditional machine shop equipment, including surface grinders, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and related production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment using blueprints, electrical schematics, repair manuals, hand and power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment installations, lubrication, inspections, inventory control, and maintenance reporting while coordinating repairs and projects with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Machine tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Certification

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Join a team where your tooling and maintenance expertise helps keep production running safely and efficiently. Our client is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tooling, machinery, and production equipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roll-form tooling, cut-off dies, pre-pierce dies, stamping dies, and other tooling; machine die components from raw materials and correct tooling issues.
• Set up, operate, and maintain traditional machine shop equipment, including surface grinders, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and related production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment using blueprints, electrical schematics, repair manuals, hand and power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment installations, lubrication, inspections, inventory control, and maintenance reporting while coordinating repairs and projects with production and engineering teams.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years of related experience in tool & die, machine maintenance, or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Certification.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and use machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to inspect, diagnose, repair, install, and maintain machinery and production equipment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Documented maintenance training and/or welding certification.
• Experience with electrical wiring, conduit, piping, pneumatics, production machinery, and equipment installation is preferred.