Tool Room Technician: Die & Tooling Repair Expert

Deco Products Company; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Retention bonus

Job summary

Deco Products Company is seeking a Tool Room Repair Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain metal tooling, including customer- and company-owned dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures. This role keeps production tooling in optimal condition for efficient manufacturing operations.

The position requires skill in operating manual and CNC equipment, precision measurement, blueprint reading, and welding/grinding techniques.

Qualifications

• Require high school diploma or GED.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tool and die equipment use, maintenance, and repair.
• Operate manual and CNC machining and grinding equipment safely and effectively.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, geometric tolerances, and machining principles.
• Skill in welding, grinding, and fabrication techniques for tooling repair.
• Basic knowledge of die casting principles and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra for tooling applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production demands.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures used in production
• Operate manual lathes, surface grinders, CNC machines, milling machines, welders, and other tool room equipment
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to ensure precision
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency
• Perform minor welding and grinding to repair or modify tooling components
• Troubleshoot and repair common die casting issues such as flash, broken ejector pins, stuck parts, and bent or broken pins
• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Safely handle and transport heavy tools and dies using hoists, jib cranes, and other lifting devices
• Document maintenance and repair activities per company procedures
• Follow all safety policies, including proper use of PPE, and keep the work area clean and organized
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tooling performance and extend tool life

Skills

Tool and Die Repair

CNC Machining

Precision Measuring

Blueprint Reading

Welding & Grinding

Die Casting Knowledge

Geometry/Trig/Algebra

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual Lathes

Surface Grinders

CNC Machines

Welding Equipment

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Deco Products Company is seeking a Tool Room Repair Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain metal tooling, including customer- and company-owned dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures. This role keeps production tooling in optimal condition for efficient manufacturing operations.

The position requires skill in operating manual and CNC equipment, precision measurement, blueprint reading, and welding/grinding techniques.