What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Tool and Die Maintenance position at Taylor Metal Products?
Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a 2nd Shift Tool and Die Maintenance Technician! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting tooling, dies, and related equipment to ensure optimal production flow. Your passion for precision machining and toolroom operations, will keep our manufacturing processes running smoothly and efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to high-quality product output on the second shift.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on tooling, dies, stamping presses, CNC machines, milling machines, grinders, lathes, and other manufacturing equipment.
- CNC and EDM setup and operation a plus but not required.
- Interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics to accurately assemble, modify, or repair tooling and die components.
- Conduct precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measurement instruments to ensure tooling meets quality standards.
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation of repairs performed; ensure compliance with safety standards during all operations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize tooling performance; assist in setup of stamping presses and other production equipment as needed.
- Use manual machining skills including grinding, welding, drilling, and lathe work to fabricate or repair tooling parts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements in toolroom operations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in toolroom maintenance or die shop environments with a strong background in metal machining and manufacturing processes.
- Skilled in interpreting mechanical blueprints, schematics, GD&T specifications, and shop math principles.
- Hands-on experience operating CNC machinery including CNC lathes and milling machines; familiarity with electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a plus.
- Knowledge of stamping press operation is advantageous.
- Ability to use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators for quality control purposes.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in welding, grinding, manual machining (lathe work), assembly of tooling components, and troubleshooting complex machinery issues.
- Strong understanding of shop math principles necessary for precise machining setups.
- Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to interpret schematics and electrical diagrams accurately.
- Prior experience working with maintenance repair operations (MRO), schematics reading, metal machining techniques, and tool & die fabrication is preferred.
Embark on a rewarding career where your technical skills drive manufacturing excellence! We’re committed to supporting your growth through a collaborative environment that values innovation and precision at every turn.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,042 - $61,820