Tool & Die Technician — Precision Dies & Tooling Specialist

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a hands-on Tool & Die Technician in Gaylord, MI to support high-volume manufacturing. The role focuses on tooling maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve part quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Tool & Die, strong blueprint reading, and experience with precision measuring instruments. Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus, with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience required.
• Strong blueprint reading and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and maintain steel tooling and dies.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues.
• Read blueprints and verify tooling accuracy.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a hands-on Tool & Die Technician in Gaylord, MI to support high-volume manufacturing. The role focuses on tooling maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve part quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Tool & Die, strong blueprint reading, and experience with precision measuring instruments. Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus, with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule.