Die Maintenance Technician (Automotive Parts) #33594 Activ8 Recruitment and Solutions - 5.0 Englewood, OH Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Forklift High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Materials handling Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description A global manufacturer of automotive parts is looking for Die Maintenance Technician to join the team in the Dayton, OH area! You will be responsible for the upkeep, repair, and troubleshooting of production tooling—such as metal stamping dies, injection molds, or extrusion dies—to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently and produce parts meeting precise specifications. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.
Die Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting dies for wear, cracks, or damage. Troubleshoot tooling issues directly on the production floor, diagnosing root causes for part defects, burrs, galling, or misalignments. Disassemble, repair, polish, weld, shim, and reassemble worn or broken tooling components. Operate conventional machine tools—such as surface grinders, milling machines, and lathes—to fabricate or modify replacement parts to tight tolerances. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical schematics. Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, tool changes, and spare parts inventory.
Die Maintenance Technician Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. Technical certificate, associate degree, or completed apprenticeship in Tool and Die Making preferred. Two to five years of hands-on experience working in a manufacturing toolroom or press shop environment. Proficiency using precision measurement instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators. Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience operating manual or CNC machine tools. Working knowledge of metallurgy, tool steels, heat-treating processes, and welding techniques (TIG/MIG). Ability to lift heavy components and safely operate material handling equipment like overhead cranes and forklifts. This position is in a manufacturing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, lift in excess of 50 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Pay:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
