Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Tool and Die Technician The Tool and Die Technician supports manufacturing operations in Pensacola, Florida , by maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and assisting with the construction and improvement of dies, roll-form tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related production equipment. This developmental skilled-trades role works under established procedures and with guidance from experienced technicians or engineering leadership. The Technician applies basic machining, blueprint-reading, measurement, mechanical, and problem-solving skills to support safe, reliable, high-volume production. Job Responsibilities Maintain, repair, and assist with building dies, fixtures, jigs, roll-form tooling, gauges, and secondary-operation equipment. Respond promptly and professionally to production tooling needs and equipment breakdowns. Support toolroom and plant-floor priorities to minimize downtime and protect production schedules. Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance on tooling and related equipment. Machine replacement and repair components from blueprints, sketches, models, or verbal descriptions. Operate manual toolroom equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and saws. Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances, and tooling accuracy. Examine and troubleshoot dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and production equipment. Identify root causes and support practical corrective actions. Make or support production-process adjustments to protect part quality and improve performance. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, schematics, and work instructions. Document repairs, parts used, work completed, and improvement recommendations. Contribute ideas and solutions to extend tool life and improve manufacturing efficiency. Work safely, following lockout/tagout, housekeeping, quality, and plant operating requirements. Develop proficiency in tool and die fundamentals, machining practices, and measurement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve tooling and process issues. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Technical school, apprenticeship coursework, machining training, military trade training, or tool and die certification preferred. Prior experience in machining, maintenance, fabrication, CNC operation, or a related skilled trade preferred. Basic knowledge of tool and die fundamentals and machining practices. Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and tolerance information. Ability to operate manual machine tools and use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges safely. Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred. Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, and computer-assisted equipment. Frequently bend, push, pull, reach, twist, stoop, squat, and traverse all areas of the plant. Lift materials, tooling, parts, or equipment periodically up to 75 pounds. Perform hands-on work in toolroom and production environments following PPE and safety procedures.

Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

6:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed After meeting the qualification requirements, employees are offered through

Landrum:

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