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Tool & Die Technician Full Time Shelbyville, KY, USSalary: $42.50 Hourly Tool & Die TechnicianDepartment: Maintenance / Tool RoomReports To: Tool Room Supervisor or Maintenance ManagerCompany: Troy Design and Manufacturing Co.Position SummaryThe Tool & Die Technician supports production by building, maintaining, and repairing precision tooling and stamping dies. This position combines two primary functions — Tool Making and Die Repair — to ensure that tooling and dies are capable of producing high-quality parts efficiently and reliably.A. Tool Making Responsibilities:• Fabricate new tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and replacement components using manual and CNC machining equipment. • Manufacture precision parts to blueprint or CAD specifications, maintaining close tolerances and surface finishes. • Set up and operate mills, lathes, surface grinders, EDM machines, and other precision shop equipment. • Inspect and verify dimensions and fit using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision instruments. • Work with engineering to design, modify, or improve tooling to support production and new product launches. • Maintain and organize raw material, tooling components, and shop supplies for efficient workflow. • Document all tooling builds and revisions, maintaining traceability and version control.B. Die Repair Responsibilities:• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair stamping dies (progressive, transfer, and line) during production and scheduled maintenance. • Perform die teardown, cleaning, sharpening, and component replacement as needed. • Identify root causes of die-related quality or dimensional issues and implement effective corrective actions. • Conduct preventative maintenance and periodic die inspections per schedule to minimize unplanned downtime. • Adjust and align die components such as punches, die buttons, guide pins, strippers, and pressure systems to ensure proper operation. • Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to optimize die performance and improve part quality. • Maintain accurate die maintenance and repair records.C. General Responsibilities:• Follow all safety and environmental procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area. • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling, quality, and process reliability. • Assist with training or mentoring of less experienced technicians as required.Qualifications:• Education & Experience • High school diploma or GED required. • Technical certificate or completion of Tool & Die apprenticeship preferred. • 4 years minimum of experience in tool making, die repair, in a manufacturing environment. • Precision Machining preferredKnowledge & Skills Required:• Casting, injection molding and hand casting experience preferred • Welding, Surface Repair & Finishing. Use welding techniques such as TIG (GTAW), Arc (SMAW), Mig/Mag (GMAW), laser (LBW) to repair, restore, or modify die surfaces by hand • Skilled in hand-molding, grinding, polishing, and finishing complex geometry areas with precision. • Strong understanding of stamping dies, die components, and tool steel properties. • Skilled in machining operations, heat treatment, and precision assembly. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and part drawings. • Experience with manual and CNC equipment operation and setup. • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.Physical Requirements:• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. • Fine motor skills for detailed assembly and precision machining. • Ability to work overtime or alternate shifts as required by production schedules.Shift Flexibility Required: Day, Afternoon, and Night Shifts - M-F, 8hrs Weekend Shifts - Alternating Work Schedule; 12 hour shifts Fri-Sunday, and alternating Mondays.