Toolmaker

Matcor Automotive Michigan Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matcor Automotive Michigan Inc is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to build, repair, and troubleshoot tooling in a high-volume Tier 1 stamping environment. You will work with progressive, blank, and transfer dies to ensure tooling reliability, product quality, and uptime.

You will read complex blueprints, disassemble and rework dies, weld, grind, and fit components while collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and diagrams.
• Experience with complex progressive and transfer dies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain progressive, blank, and transfer dies.
• Disassemble dies, inspect components, weld, repair, grind, and fit details.
• Diagnose tooling-related quality, scrap, and downtime issues.
• Perform in-press troubleshooting including alignment, timing, and sharpening.
• Machine, grind, and fit punches and die details.
• Apply knowledge of tooling, machining, and die functions.
• Work with various tool steels, coatings, and materials.
• Support die setup, pilot releases, timing, and feed adjustments.
• Work directly in the pressroom to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Progressive dies

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Tool & Die apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Tool & Die Maker is responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing tooling used in a Tier 1 automotive stamping and assembly environment. This role supports high-volume production through hands-on work with progressive, blank, and transfer dies, ensuring tooling reliability, product quality, and production uptime.

Die Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain progressive, blank, and transfer dies
• Disassemble dies, inspect components, weld, repair, grind, and fit details
• Diagnose tooling-related quality, scrap, and downtime issues
• Perform in-press troubleshooting including alignment, timing, and sharpening

Machining & Tooling Work

• Machine, grind, and fit punches and die details
• Apply knowledge of tooling, machining, and die functions
• Work with various tool steels, coatings, and materials

Pressroom Support

• Support die setup, pilot releases, timing, and feed adjustments
• Work directly in the pressroom to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

Safety, Quality & Housekeeping

• Comply with company policies and OSHA requirements
• Follow lockout/tagout and die handling procedures
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and diagrams
• Experience with complex progressive and transfer dies
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Education & Experience

Completion of a technical school program or four-year Tool & Die apprenticeship preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequent standing, bending, and use of hands. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Exposure to noise, oil, compounds, and moving mechanical parts.