Die Repairman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Die Repairman - 1st Shift
Job Description

As a die repairman, you will be tasked with maintaining and repairing dies during the 1st shift, ensuring the effective operation of stamping presses and tool room equipment. The role demands an experienced individual with at least 7 years of experience who can immediately contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair dies in stamping presses ranging from 600 to 1,000 progressive, tandem, and transfer presses across 42 different machines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with the fingers of the press.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and enter the press to troubleshoot broken punches.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other lifting equipment safely, requiring certification.
• Utilize press gauges for tool and die setup.
• Assist in training and educating Die Setters on various processes.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications for tools, dies, prototypes, or models.
• Repair jigs, dies, and fixtures, setting up machine tools to troubleshoot problems.

Essential Skills

• Progressive and transfer die troubleshooting experience.
• 7+ years of experience in tool and die maintenance.
• Tool room machinist skills, including manual machining and surface grinding.
• Certified in crane, forklift, and hi-lo operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with tools for dies both in the press and tool room.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills for in-press troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Prioritize and address tool and die maintenance needs.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of working in a union facility with ongoing contract negotiations, yearly salary increases, and 14 paid holidays. You will have access to long-term and short-term disability benefits, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401k match program. We value attendance through our point system and promote from within, providing opportunities for growth and certification in trades.

Work Environment

Work in a stamping and robotic weld facility within an older building equipped with 42 presses and robots. Steel toes, safety glasses, and sleeves are required attire. The facility runs two shifts and operates with a lean workforce.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Center Line, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.90 - $33.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Center Line,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.