Tooling Diagnostics and Restoration Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Belleville, MI is seeking an experienced Tooling & Die Repair Technician. You will identify issues, restore tooling and dies to optimal performance, and assist with new tooling design as needed.

You’ll conduct scheduled maintenance, apply precise metrology to confirm conformance to spec, mentor junior technicians, and uphold safety practices (LOTO).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• At least 5 years in tool and die repair.
• Strong machining and measurement skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and restore tooling/dies to optimal performance.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance and inspections to prevent failures.
• Team with engineering and production to troubleshoot effectively.
• Apply precise metrology to confirm conformance to spec.
• Maintain thorough repair and maintenance records.
• Assist with the design and build of new tooling as needed.
• Mentor junior technicians, reinforcing safety and best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical schooling/certification preferred

Tools

Surface Grinder

Stamping Press (Minster)

Overhead Crane

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Manual Machining Tools

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

Your impact starts on day onePicture this: You step onto the floor in Belleville, MI. A Minster press is signaling an issue with a progressive die. You isolate the problem, consult the blueprint, verify dimensions with precision instruments, and execute a targeted repair. Production resumes, quality holds, and downtime is minimized—because of you.MissionSafeguard uptime and quality by maintaining, repairing, and enhancing our tooling and die equipment.Core responsibilitiesIdentify issues and restore tooling/dies to optimal performance.Conduct scheduled maintenance and inspections to prevent failures.Team with engineering and production to troubleshoot effectively.Apply precise metrology to confirm conformance to spec.Maintain thorough, accurate repair and maintenance records.Assist with the design and build of new tooling as needed.Mentor junior technicians, reinforcing safety (including LOTO) and best practices.Background and capabilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling/certification preferred.At least 5 years of experience in tool and die repair.Strong grounding in machining methods and materials.Hands-on mastery of precision measuring tools and shop equipment.Detail-focused problem solver with strong communication skills.Works well independently and within a team; safety-first mindset.Technical strengthsTroubleshooting SkillsPreventive Maintenance & InspectionCrane OperationMetal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)ERP & MRP SystemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Manual Machining SkillsBlueprint ReadingEquipment you'll operateSurface GrinderStamping Press (Minster)Overhead CraneIf you’re motivated by precision, teamwork, and measurable results, bring your expertise to our Belleville, MI operation.