Seeking Skilled 2nd Shift Die Maker!

Company: Gpac
Location: North Ridgeville
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

A well-established precision metalworking manufacturer is looking for a skilled Die Maker to join their growing toolroom team on 2nd Shift (3:30 pm – 12 am)! With a legacy of producing tight-tolerance components for industries like aerospace, medical, and defense, they’re helping keep critical manufacturing capabilities right here in the U.S. — and giving overseas competition a serious run for their money. This ISO-certified company blends cutting-edge technology with old-school craftsmanship, all in a clean, modern facility where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are top priorities. You’ll find a supportive, family-like environment where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and there’s always room to grow. Die Maker Responsibilities Build, repair, and maintain progressive and single-hit stamping dies. Troubleshoot dies during production and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent part quality. Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models. Operate surface grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment with high precision. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling performance meets customer specifications. Perform die setup and validation for initial production runs. Conduct preventative maintenance on dies to minimize unplanned downtime. Maintain accurate documentation of die modifications and repair history. Die Maker Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Die Maker in a metal stamping environment. Proficient in tool and die fitting, machining, and assembly. Strong knowledge of progressive die design and function. Ability to diagnose issues related to die wear, alignment, and material feed. Familiarity with tool steels and heat-treating processes. Experience with high-volume, tight-tolerance production environments preferred. Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred. Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards is a plus. Die Maker Compensation and Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation and Paid Holidays) and 401K Please submit a resume for Die Maker for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. Salary depending on Experience. All applicants must be able to work in the United States without restrictions. *This employer does not provide sponsorship* Resumes can be confidentially sent to ryan.gustafson@gogpac.com . If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact Ryan Gustafson with gpac at ryan.gustafson@gogpac.com . *Manufacturing Companies* gpac fills all positions throughout the US. Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbgustafson/ DieMaker ToolAndDie ProgressiveDie MetalStamping PrecisionMachining ToolroomJobs StampingDies ManufacturingJobs AerospaceManufacturing MedicalDeviceManufacturing DefenseIndustryJobs JourneymanToolmaker CNCMachining HighToleranceParts MachinistLife SkilledTrades ToolAndDieMakerJobs ISO9001 AS9100 MachinistJobs CADDesign SurfaceGrinding MetalworkingCareers HeatTreating MadeInUSA All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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