Tool Maker

Associated Staffing Incorporated; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Columbus, NE. You will build, repair and maintain stamping dies, fixtures and production tooling to support automotive manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates will have stamping die repair and maintenance, machining, GD&T, blueprint reading and precise measurement skills. Strong troubleshooting and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with stamping dies and tooling repair/maintenance.
• Machining, grinding and precision fitting skills.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency.
• Precision measurement and inspection ability.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair and maintain stamping dies, fixtures and production tooling.
• Perform machining, fitting, grinding and tool adjustments.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and modify tooling to improve production/quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints/engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Assist with tool tryouts, setups and production launches.
• Adhere to safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Stamping die repair

Machining

Precision fitting

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Tool & Die Maker

Location: Columbus, NE Pay: $30+/hour DOE Shifts: 2nd & 3rd Shift

Put Your Tool & Die Skills to Work! Are you an experienced Tool & Die Maker looking for a hands‑on manufacturing opportunity where your skills matter? We re hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift positions in Columbus supporting automotive manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for someone with experience in stamping dies, machining, precision fitting and tooling repair who enjoys troubleshooting problems and keeping production running smoothly.

Schedule & Pay

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM 11:30 PM 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM 7:00 AM Pay: $30+/hour DOE

What You ll Do

As a Tool & Die Maker, you ll build, repair, modify and maintain dies, molds, fixtures and other tooling used in the manufacturing process. Responsibilities include:

• Build, repair and maintain stamping dies, fixtures and production tooling
• Perform machining, fitting, grinding and tool adjustments
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and make modifications to improve production and quality
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and GD&T
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers and gauges
• Assist with tool tryouts, setups and production launches
• Follow all safety, quality and environmental requirements

What We re Looking For

Qualified candidates should have experience with:

• Stamping die and tooling repair and maintenance
• Machining, grinding and precision fitting
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred, particularly experience working with stamping dies and sheet-metal tooling.

If you have strong mechanical skills, an eye for precision and experience working with tooling and dies, we want to hear from you.

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