Tool & Die Technician I: Hands-on Die Repair & Changeovers

ARaymond; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ARaymond in Indiana seeks a Tool & Die Maker I to maintain, repair, and changeover dies and tooling. You will learn to fabricate and refurbish dies, fixtures, and tooling components and troubleshoot tooling issues while reading blueprints.

You will work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet quality standards and document tooling activities in a clean, safe environment. Growth in tool room skills is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, machining, maintenance, or tool room environment preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring devices, and basic machine shop equipment.
• Technical certification, apprenticeship training, vocational education, or equivalent in Tool & Die, Machining, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining, repairing, and performing changeovers of production dies and tooling.
• Support the fabrication, modification, and refurbishment of dies, fixtures, and tooling components.
• Learn to troubleshoot tooling issues and assist with repairs to meet production and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions with guidance as needed.
• Operate standard tool room equipment, including grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and measuring instruments.
• Verify tooling dimensions and specifications using precision measuring equipment.
• Assist senior Tool & Die Makers and Tool & Die Technicians with tooling repairs, improvements, and new tooling projects.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support tooling needs.
• Maintain tooling records, repair logs, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for die setup, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and departmental projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Use of precision measuring instruments

Independent work ethic

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn advanced Tool &

Education

Technical certification

Apprenticeship training

Vocational education

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Machine shop equipment

Job description

ARaymond in Indiana seeks a Tool & Die Maker I to maintain, repair, and changeover dies and tooling. You will learn to fabricate and refurbish dies, fixtures, and tooling components and troubleshoot tooling issues while reading blueprints.

You will work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet quality standards and document tooling activities in a clean, safe environment. Growth in tool room skills is encouraged.