Tool Room Machinist Die & Tooling Expert

MiTek; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 holidays per year

Volunteer time off

Day One medical/rx

Dental and Vision plans

Parental leave and adoption support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MiTek seeks a skilled Tool Room Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. The role centers on ensuring production efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating machine shop equipment, interpreting blueprints, machining precision components, and supporting stamping die maintenance and repair. Reasonable accommodations available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Machinist certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of machining/tool room experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/technical drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Stamping die experience essential.
• Progressive die maintenance/repair experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or metal stamping environment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture tooling and die components from blueprints or samples.
• Repair and restore worn tooling and dies to spec.
• Operate machine shop equipment (lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses).
• Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments for conformance.
• Assist with die teardown, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Set work methods and priorities to meet production schedules.
• Maintain die maintenance records and related docs.
• Develop improvements to tooling, processes, and quality.
• Support production with safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Die maintenance

Stamping die

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machinist certification

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Grinder

Drill press

Job description

MiTek seeks a skilled Tool Room Machinist to support stamping operations by manufacturing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die components. The role centers on ensuring production efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating machine shop equipment, interpreting blueprints, machining precision components, and supporting stamping die maintenance and repair. Reasonable accommodations available.