Tooling & Die Maintenance Specialist

Bayloff Metal Stamping; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayloff Metal Stamping in Belleville, MI seeks an experienced tool and die technician to ensure tooling reliability and precision. You will triage stamping issues, perform routine maintenance, and mentor junior technicians in measurement techniques and safe practice.

Responsibilities include locating root causes, repairing dies, and supporting engineering with tooling design. Strong communication and a safety-first mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training/certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing tools and dies.
• Solid knowledge of machining processes, materials, and shop practices.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and related equipment.
• Sharp problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Clear communication skills and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Locate root causes and repair tooling and dies to restore peak performance.
• Execute routine maintenance and detailed inspections to prevent downtime.
• Partner closely with production and engineering to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Use precision metrology instruments to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Document all maintenance and repair actions with clear, complete records.
• Support the design and build of new tooling when needed.
• Coach less-experienced technicians in safe, effective methods.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Measurement techniques

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training/certification

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Surface grinder

Stamping press (Minster)

Overhead crane

ERP & MRP systems

Job description

A day in the lifeBased in Belleville, MI, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring our tooling and die assets operate with reliability and precision. Your morning might start with triaging a stamping issue, continue with scheduled preventive maintenance, and finish by mentoring a junior tech on best-practice safety procedures and measurement techniques.What you'll handleLocate root causes and repair tooling and dies to restore peak performance.Execute routine maintenance and detailed inspections to prevent downtime.Partner closely with production and engineering to troubleshoot complex issues.Use precision metrology instruments to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.Document all maintenance and repair actions with clear, complete records.Support the design and build of new tooling when needed.Coach less-experienced technicians in safe, effective methods.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training/certification preferred.5+ years of hands-on experience repairing tools and dies.Solid knowledge of machining processes, materials, and shop practices.Proficiency with precision measuring tools and related equipment.Sharp problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.Clear communication skills and an unwavering commitment to safety.ProficienciesTroubleshooting SkillsPreventive Maintenance & InspectionCrane OperationMetal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)ERP & MRP SystemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Manual Machining SkillsBlueprint ReadingEquipment you’ll work withSurface GrinderStamping Press (Minster)Overhead CraneReady to make an impact in Belleville, MI? Apply today and help keep our production running flawlessly.