Die Maker

Location: Avon Lake
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Die Maker Overview: A precision metalworking manufacturer specializing in progressive die stamping and value-added machining is seeking a skilled Die Maker to join its growing toolroom team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, ISO-certified environment with a long-established reputation for producing tight-tolerance components for demanding industries including aerospace, medical, and defense. Responsibilities: Build, repair, and maintain progressive and single-hit stamping dies. Troubleshoot dies during production and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent part quality. Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models. Operate surface grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment with high precision. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling performance meets customer specifications. Perform die setup and validation for initial production runs. Conduct preventative maintenance on dies to minimize unplanned downtime. Maintain accurate documentation of die modifications and repair history. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Die Maker in a metal stamping environment. Proficient in tool and die fitting, machining, and assembly. Strong knowledge of progressive die design and function. Ability to diagnose issues related to die wear, alignment, and material feed. Familiarity with tool steels and heat-treating processes. Experience with high-volume, tight-tolerance production environments preferred. Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards is a plus. Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred. Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to tyler.broekhuis@gogpac.com toolanddiemaker metalstamping progressivedies diebuild toolroom precisionmanufacturing All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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