Tool & Die Manager Pro Stamp - 3.0 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $34 - $42 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Machine setup Maintenance inventory management 7 years Drill presses Equipment setup (production tasks) Management Grinding machine operation Coaching Die tryout (die setup procedure) Machine troubleshooting Production safety compliance Machining tool setup Talent development Industrial equipment troubleshooting Maintenance (die setup procedure) Mechanical drawings Production optimization Supervising experience Maintenance records management Task prioritization Precision measurement in machining Maintenance schedule development Leading team collaboration initiatives Collaboration with manufacturing teams Milling machines Senior level Training Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description The Tool & Die Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for managing the tool room while actively performing tool and die repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and die setup. This position ensures tooling is available to support production, minimizes downtime, and works closely with production personnel to maintain safe, efficient stamping operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage daily tool room operations and prioritize tooling repairs. Build, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain progressive and line dies. Respond to production downtime and perform emergency tooling repairs. Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance for all dies. Support die changeovers and production startups. Operate manual machine tools, including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and specifications. Train, coach, and support Tool & Die personnel. Work closely with production supervisors to resolve tooling and production issues. Recommend tooling improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime. Maintain tooling inventory and repair records. Ensure compliance with company safety procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Journeyman Tool & Die certification preferred. Minimum of 7 years of Tool & Die experience in a metal stamping environment. Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of progressive and line dies, die maintenance, and troubleshooting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Tool & Die repair and maintenance. Mechanical troubleshooting. Blueprint reading and precision measurement. Leadership and employee development. Planning and prioritization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and lead by example. Third party recruiters or Agency submissions will not be considered. Do not contact the company.

Pay:

$34.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Journeyman's certificate in Tool & Die? Are you able to commute to the Grand Rapids area? Do you have experience with progressive dies?

Work Location:

In person