Tool & Die Technician

Integrated Living, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to proficiently repair and prepare fine blanking dies for production. This entry-level role requires knowledge of tooling and die shop equipment, as well as the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools. The work environment includes exposure to noise and chemicals, and candidates should be prepared for physical activities like lifting heavy objects. A high school diploma or GED and a machine shop certificate are essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in the use of calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventories for tooling and spare parts.
• Operate and maintain tooling and die shop equipment.
• Monitor dies throughout production life.

Skills

Ability to read a blueprint

Basic math ability

Working knowledge of metric measuring system

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Job description

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Die Maintenance Technician

General Function: Proficiently repair and prepare fine blanking dies for production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventories for tooling and spare parts.
• Operate and maintain tooling and die shop equipment.
• Monitor dies throughout production life and collect/offer information on die design and die wear.
• Maintain documentation on die maintenance repairs.
• Assist maintenance department in performing machine‑specific preventive maintenance.
• Perform machine‑specific cleaning procedures.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Working Conditions

Works inside plant where there is a great deal of noise. The work may be dusty, dirty and greasy. Exposed to chemicals in coolants and handles sharp‑edged metal.

Physical Effort

Works on a hard surface; stands, stoops, bends and lifts heavy objects (approximately 100 lbs.). May operate more than one (1) machine at a time.

Safety Equipment

Wears safety shoes, glasses, gloves and ear plugs where required.

Qualification Requirements

High School diploma or GED; one (1) year machine shop certificate or equivalent experience; ability to read a blueprint; basic math ability, working knowledge of metric measuring system, and experience in the use of calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Some technical level courses; basic programming training. More than one (1) year of experience in machine shop and/or die making.

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations