1st Shift - 7 AM to 3 PM | 40 Hour Work Week
At Deco Products, we recognize that skilled technicians are critical to our success. We are committed to providing more than just a competitive paycheck. We strive to offer a workplace where employees can build a long-term career, continue developing their skills, and have confidence in their future.
Why technicians choose to stay at Deco:
- Stable, predictable schedules that support work-life balance.
- Indoor work environment with less exposure to weather and travel demands.
- Advanced technology and automation that provide opportunities to expand technical skills.
- Career growth opportunities through technical advancement, leadership development, and cross-training.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays.
- Strong safety culture focused on sending every employee home safely every day.
- Team-oriented environment where employees are respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute ideas.
- Long-term career stability with a growing manufacturing organization invested in its people.
Our commitment: We value the knowledge, experience, and dedication our technicians bring to Deco. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and an environment where employees can build rewarding careers for years to come.
The Tool & Die Repair Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining metal tools, including customer- and company-owned dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures. This position ensures the proper preservation and repair of tooling used in production while adhering to safety standards and company policies.
This position is critical to ensuring that production tooling is maintained in optimal condition, allowing for efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures used in production.
- Operate manual lathes, surface grinders, CNC machines, milling machines, welders, and other tool room equipment.
- Utilize measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to ensure precision.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on tooling to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.
- Perform minor welding and grinding to repair or modify tooling components.
- Troubleshoot and repair common die casting issues, such as flash, broken ejector pins, stuck parts, and bent or broken pins.
- Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure proper tooling adjustments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of tool and die equipment uses, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to operate manual and CNC machining and grinding equipment.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of blueprint reading, geometric tolerances, and machining principles.
- Skill in welding, grinding, and fabrication techniques for tooling repair.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve tooling issues.
- Working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra for tooling applications.
Education and Training
- Education and experience as a Machinist, Tool and Die is preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
