What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Machinist (Tool & Die) position at Worthington Steel?
Maintenance Machinist (Tool & Die)
Worthington Steel | Monroe, OH
Schedule: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 2-2-3 Rotation
Training: Approximately 6–8 weeks on day shift before transitioning to nights.
Put Your Precision Machining Skills to Work!
Worthington Steel is looking for an experienced Maintenance Machinist to join our team in Monroe, OH. This hands-on role focuses on manual machining, maintaining and repairing blanking dies, and fabricating precision components that keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship, knows their way around manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders, and can confidently read blueprints and SolidWorks drawings.
If you enjoy precision work, solving mechanical challenges, and seeing the impact of your skills every day, we'd love to talk with you!
Work Schedule
- Approximately 6–8 weeks of initial training on day shift.
- Transition to 12-hour night shifts following training.
- 2-2-3 rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and other precision machining equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on blanking dies to maintain accuracy, performance, and reliability.
- Machine, fabricate, repair, and modify tooling, die components, fixtures, and replacement parts.
- Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, SolidWorks drawings, and technical specifications.
- Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Identify wear, damage, and mechanical issues with blanking dies and tooling, performing necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Troubleshoot machining and tooling problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to minimize downtime and improve tooling performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability, machining processes, and operational efficiency.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on experience operating manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing production tooling and dies.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, SolidWorks drawings, and mechanical specifications.
- Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, dimensional tolerances, and precision measurement.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring tools.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot tooling and machining problems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Maintenance and Production teams.
Additional Experience That Would Be a Plus
- 3 years of experience as a Manual Machinist, Maintenance Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, or Tool & Die Technician.
- Experience maintaining and repairing blanking or stamping dies.
- Completion of a Machinist or Tool & Die apprenticeship, technical certification, or equivalent training.
- Experience in steel processing, metal stamping, or heavy manufacturing.
- Familiarity with CNC machining equipment a plus but not required.
Experience operating overhead cranes or forklifts a plus
Why Worthington Steel?
At Worthington Steel, we value skilled trades professionals who take pride in their work and the difference they make every day. You'll have the opportunity to apply your machining expertise, solve challenging problems, and play an important role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly.
We offer a team-oriented environment that values safety, quality, continuous improvement, and personal accountability.
Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?
If you're an experienced manual machinist with tooling and die maintenance experience, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and create career momentum with Worthington Steel!