DuraTech Industries is a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We have been manufacturing labels, overlays and metal nameplates for a variety of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive, computer, electronics, industrial and medical markets for the past 45 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. Our Team Members are our greatest asset; our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best.

We are adding a Die Maker to our 2nd Shift!

The Die Maker will build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Assembles and tests tools and dies on manufacturing equipment to assure they are press ready and meet customer?s specifications.

• Prepares steel rule and punch press dies ahead of time to eliminate down time. Assures press ready tools to meet work schedule.
• Reads and interprets information provided, i.e. blueprints, verbal or written instructions and/or sample parts, to build jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Replaces steel rule and repairs dies, including ejection work and re-ruling.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, and lubricants.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection during building of the tool.
• Uses manual equipment to build jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Disassembles dies, changes piercers/punches ? sharpens, re-aligns and cleans in the proper order.
• Trouble shoot dies in need of spring pressure adjustment, timing or grinding, determining spring pressure needs or how much to grind off.
• Maintains current status on die maintenance and tooling repairs, die making, die repairs, and re-rules.