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Job Title: Tool & Die Maker – Progressive Stamping (1st Shift)
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (4-day work week)
SUMMARY
Stanco Metal Products is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker with stamping die experience. This role supports progressive and single-hit dies in a high-volume metal stamping environment.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on die repair, troubleshooting, and precision tool steel work in a stable, family-owned company.
Key Responsibilities
- Tear down, repair, rebuild, and assemble progressive and single-hit stamping dies
- Perform in-press troubleshooting of die issues (timing, alignment, feeding, cam actions, forming)
- Grind and fit tool steel components to tight tolerances
- Identify die failures and implement corrective actions
- Operate manual equipment (surface grinder, mill, lathe)
- Sharpen and maintain punches, buttons, forms, and trim steels
- Perform spotting, fitting, and tool steel adjustments
- Read and interpret die prints, strip layouts, and tool steel drawings
- Support die changeovers and continuous improvement efforts
Required Experience
To be considered, you must have direct stamping die experience, including:
- Progressive stamping die repair, assembly, or troubleshooting
- Ability to diagnose forming issues, burrs, timing, feed problems, and die alignment
- Manual machining (surface grinder, mill, lathe)
- Tool steel fitting/polishing
- Strong mechanical and precision measurement skills
Preferred (not required):
- 5 years stamping die experience
- Journeyman Tool & Die certification or equivalent experience
- Experience with die protection systems/sensors
- Automotive or high-speed stamping background
- Tool steel welding (TIG)
Why Join Us
- Family-owned, stable company
- Competitive pay
- 4-day work week (3-day weekends every week)
- Supportive team and positive work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- direct progressive die: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Williamston, SC 29697 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $38