Qualified Staffing Tool and Die Maintenance Technician in Dearborn, MI | 1272948670

Verified Pay check_circle	$28.00 to $35.00 per hour
Hours	Full-time
Location	Dearborn, Michigan

Job Description

Tool & Die Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: Dearborn, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience
Status: Full Time | Union Environment

Our recruiting team is partnering with a well established steel manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maintenance Technician for a 2nd shift opportunity. This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and modifying production dies and tooling in a high volume manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong Tool & Die, welding, machining, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting experience who enjoy hands on work and solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Tool & Die maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.
Perform welding, grinding, fabrication, machining, and fitting of tooling and die components.
Operate overhead cranes and powered industrial equipment safely and effectively.
Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and shapers.
Perform die modifications to improve quality, dimensional accuracy, and production efficiency.
Diagnose tooling failures and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
Verify dimensions, alignments, tolerances, and clearances using precision measuring instruments.
Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical documentation.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and communicate work completed, issues identified, and progress updates.
Follow all safety procedures including Lockout Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
Adhere to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 quality standards and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience building, repairing, or maintaining high volume stamping dies, casting dies, or similar tooling.
Strong welding, machining, fabrication, and mechanical repair skills.
Experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, steel processing, automotive manufacturing, or military maintenance environments.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Strong shop math and problem solving abilities.
Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
High School Diploma or GED required. Technical training or trade school education is preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong attendance record and commitment to safety.

Preferred Experience

Tool & Die Journeyman Card or equivalent experience.
Union manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting automotive or heavy manufacturing operations.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Crane operation experience.
Forklift or powered industrial truck certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in an active manufacturing environment throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and move up to 50+ pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around manufacturing equipment.

Additional Information

Full time opportunity with overtime available.
Weekend work may be required based on production demands.
Occasional travel to other manufacturing facilities may be required 1 to 2 times per year.
Competitive union wages and benefits package.

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