Job descriptionPosition Overview Masterack is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker with hands-on experience building, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting dies and production tooling used in a manufacturing environment. This is a skilled-trades position and is not a general Machine Operator, CNC Operator, Maintenance Technician, or Production position. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with stamping/forming dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and precision tooling. What You'll Do * Build, repair, modify, and maintain dies, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. * Troubleshoot production dies and tooling to identify wear, damage, alignment issues, and other failures. * Disassemble, inspect, repair, fit, and reassemble dies and tooling. * Perform preventive maintenance on production dies and tooling. * Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD prints. * Machine replacement or repair components using mills, lathes, surface grinders, CNC equipment, and other tool-room machinery. * Fit and assemble tooling components to tight dimensional tolerances. * Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment. * Support die tryouts, adjustments, troubleshooting, and production improvements. * Work with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime caused by tooling issues. * Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. Required Experience * 3+ years of hands-on Tool & Die Maker, Die Maker, Toolmaker, or closely related tool-room experience. * Direct experience building, repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting production dies/tooling. * Experience with metal stamping or forming dies strongly preferred. * Ability to read blueprints, tooling drawings, and dimensional specifications. * Experience using manual mills, lathes, grinders, or similar tool-room equipment. * Experience working to tight tolerances. * Experience using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and calipers. * Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience * Progressive or stamping dies * Die repair and maintenance * Die setup and tryout * CNC machining * EDM * Surface grinding * Welding and fabrication * Tool steels and metal properties * Heat-treatment knowledge * Automotive or high-volume manufacturing * Preventive tooling maintenance * Lean Manufacturing / 5S Important: General machine operation, CNC production operation, maintenance, welding, or manufacturing experience alone does not meet the experience requirements for this position.
We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on experience building, repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting dies and production tooling. Physical Requirements * Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift. * Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly. * Ability to work overtime as business needs require. #LI-IF #PIQ