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Tool & Die Maker

North American Stamping Group
Portland, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

"An Equal Opportunity Employer”  It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Come Grow with us!   We are seeking EXPERIENCED Tool and Die Makers for 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift at our facilities in Portland, TN. Our 2nd shift and 3rd shift offers a 10% shift premium for a max of $45.65/hr. Employees become eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer a $1000 Sign on Bonus, a competitive 401(k) program, paid holidays, and vacation. Tuition assistance is available to employees after 1 year of service.

 

Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers. The Sort Team Member reports to the
Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for inspection of product quality to ensure compliance with applicable QMS procedures and customer requirements.

 

 

What you get in return …our Tool & Die Maker pay ranges from $32.02 per hour up to $45.04 per hour. Our 3rd shift also offers a 5.0% shift premium. Our Employees become eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer a competitive 401(k) program, paid holidays, and vacation. Tuition assistance is available to employees after 1 year of service.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Work from tool room schedule to ensure that production tooling and equipment is ready to meet customer requirements
  2. Troubleshoot tooling problems at presses                                                                       
  3. Work with all employees to continuously improve quality and production                      
  4. Work on production equipment when necessary to maintain production      
  5. Requisition supplies and spare parts for tool room and dies and keep these areas organized                                                                   
  6. Maintain clean work areas                                                                 
  7. Work with outside tradesman as required                                                                       
  8. Available for overtime as required                                                                 
  9. Available for training as required                                                                   
  10. Suggest methods of improvement (Continuous Improvement Plan)                    
  11. Interpret prints for tooling modifications, accuracy, &/or improvements            
  12. Work with Engineers to create &/or modify prints to reflect changes                     
  13. Perform Preventive maintenance by assignment                                                     
  14. Willing to accept other additional job duties from next level leader.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

 

Education:

·       Required - High School Diploma or GED

·       Preferred - Certified Toolmaker or 5 years experience  in Tool and Die field

·       Would be nice - Apprenticeship Program completion

 

Experience and skill requirements:

·       Minimum 3 years Tool and Die maker

·       Self-motivated, self-directed and able to make and meet specific goals in the Tooling Department                                                               

·       Willing to learn or possess computer skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD                                                                       

·       Willing to learn simple electronics for sensor program assistance                                                                                       

 

 

Language Skills:

 

 

      Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English). For the Mexico division this is preferred, not requi
Must be able to work any shift (5% shift premium for off-shifts)

 

Training: 

·       IATF16949 / ISO14001 / toolmaker baseline training

·       TQPS Continuous Improvement training

·       Mistake Proofing Philosophy, Forklift Certification    

·       Overhead Crane Certification

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

 

Plant:  Experience in various types of manufacturing environments.

 

Travel: Minimal

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time
is required.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to talk, see, and hear.  The associate must be capable of walking,
sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is able to lift frequently 35 pounds and occasionally required to lift, move, and carry up to 75
pounds. 

 

DISCLAIMER


This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions.  It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs.  To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will
nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

 

EOE/M/F/D/V
 
 
"Tool&Die Maker" "T&D Maker" "Toolmaker" "Tool and Die Maker" "Tooling Maker"

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

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