Tool and Die Maker

About Us Since 1979, Pyper Tool & Engineering has been designing and manufacturing progressive line and transfer dies, robotic MIG welding equipment, and specialty automation machinery. We value precision, craftsmanship, and innovation, and we are seeking a skilled Die Maker to join our team. Overall Responsibility The Die Maker fabricates, assembles, and maintains progressive, transfer, and hand-transfer dies according to engineering specifications. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality dies on time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand and follow the company Quality Management System. Study specifications such as blueprints to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Compute dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly methods and sequence of operations. Ensure established quality procedures are implemented during the build process. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to machine parts, verifying conformance to specifications. Verify dimensions, alignments, quality, and clearances of parts. Adhere to safety and housekeeping guidelines. Maintain appropriate documentation as required. Track work time and job time using Global Shop (GSS). Train, coordinate, and assist other team members as needed. Support customer run-off requirements. Travel as required. Ensure on-time delivery of dies and components. Identify, suggest, and implement ideas for continuous improvement. Collaborate with management to achieve short- and long-term objectives. Maintain regular attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills Required General machining experience. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Ability to work effectively with others in a shop environment. Ability to build, develop, and try out stamping dies. Proficiency in using precision measurement tools as required. Certifications and Education High School Diploma or GED required; additional technical training or vocational school in machining or tool & die preferred. Journeyman's card preferred. Hi-lo and overhead crane certifications to be obtained within 30 days of hire preferred. Ability to travel and a valid passport preferred. Physical Demands Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 75 pounds. Ability to perceive and analyze details of dies using close, distance, and peripheral vision. Why Join Us Work for a well-established company with over 40 years of precision manufacturing expertise. Opportunity to work on advanced tooling and automation projects. Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented environment. Career growth opportunities in a skilled trade. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. Equal Opportunity Employer Pyper Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone can succeed.

Pay:

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Progressive or Stamping Die:

2 years (Required)

New Die Build :

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Journeyman Certificate (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Grand Rapids, MI 49534 (Required)

Work Location:

In person