Toolmaker

Metalsa; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Metalsa is hiring a skilled Tool and Die Maintenance Technician to join our team in Kentucky. You will perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on progressive and transfer dies used in metal stamping and aluminum production, and disassemble/reassemble dies for optimal performance.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of die maintenance experience, journeyman certification preferred, and strong hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge along with meticulous problem-solving and safety focus to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of die maintenance experience in metal stamping, aluminum, or mold making.
• Journeyman tool and die certification highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair progressive, transfer, or blanking dies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on progressive, transfer, blanking, or line dies used in metal stamping or aluminum production.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble dies to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform TIG welding repairs and modifications on dies and tooling
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Conduct preventive and corrective die maintenance to reduce downtime
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and tooling drawings
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve die performance
• Operate manual machining equipment (e.g., grinders, mills) as needed

Skills

die maintenance experience

hydraulics and pneumatics

troubleshooting

mechanical aptitude

safety consciousness

Education

Journeyman tool and die certification

Job description

Metalsa is hiring a skilled Tool and Die Maintenance Technician to join our team! We’re looking for an experienced professional with a passion for precision, troubleshooting, and keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on progressive, transfer, blanking, or line dies used in metal stamping or aluminum production
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble dies to ensure optimal performance
• Perform TIG welding repairs and modifications on dies and tooling
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Conduct preventive and corrective die maintenance to reduce downtime
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and tooling drawings
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve die performance
• Operate manual machining equipment (e.g., grinders, mills) as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of die maintenance experience in metal stamping, aluminum, or mold making
• Journeyman tool and die certification highly preferred
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair progressive, transfer, or blanking dies
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Metalsa?

• Competitive pay and shift differentials
• Opportunities for overtime
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Join a global leader in automotive structural components!

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply