Tool And Die Repair @ Aerotek

Job Title: Tool and Die Repair / Die Maker (Weekend Shift)Job DescriptionThis role focuses on repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production stamping dies to ensure consistent part quality and minimize equipment downtime. You will perform die sharpening, inspections, repairs, and tooling modifications while operating mills, surface grinders, and other toolroom equipment to fabricate and restore die components. The position also involves diagnosing tooling issues, implementing improvements to enhance die performance, and reading and interpreting blueprints, tooling drawings, and maintenance documentation. This is a weekend shift role working Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 36 hours worked and 40 hours paid.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain production stamping dies to ensure high-quality parts and reduce machine downtime.
• Perform die sharpening, inspections, repairs, and tooling modifications to support ongoing production requirements.
• Operate machine shop equipment, including mills, surface grinders, lathes, and other toolroom machinery to fabricate and repair die components.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and ensure die components meet specifications.
• Diagnose tooling issues on stamping presses and implement corrective actions to improve die performance and reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and maintenance documentation to plan and execute repair and fabrication work.
• Conduct routine die maintenance to extend tool life and prevent unexpected failures during production.
• Perform welding tasks as needed to repair or modify die components and related tooling.
• Support safe crane operation when moving heavy dies and tooling, following proper safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize repairs and modifications based on manufacturing needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 years of die making or die repair experience, ideally with heavy stamping dies.
• Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing, sharpening, and maintaining production stamping dies.
• Strong proficiency with machine shop equipment such as mills, surface grinders, lathes, and other toolroom machinery.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools accurately to inspect and verify die components.
• Hands-on experience with die maintenance practices in a metal stamping environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Welding skills applicable to die and tooling repair.
• Journeyman card in tool and die or a closely related trade.
• Basic understanding of safe crane operation when handling heavy dies and tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Crane operation experience or crane certification preferred.
• Experience working with heavy stamping dies in a production environment.
• Background in metal stamping operations and familiarity with stamping presses.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving tooling and die performance issues.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise work.
• Ability to work a weekend shift schedule of Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Why Work Here? You will join a company with engaged ownership that places a strong emphasis on employee involvement and support. The organization offers access to an onsite clinician, available to both employees and members of their household, providing convenient health and wellness support. You receive vacation time plus additional PTO in separate buckets, along with benefits and a 401(k) plan to help you plan for the future. This environment is well-suited for someone seeking a more personal, less corporate atmosphere, where employees are valued and listened to.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a metal stamping facility that is organized and well-kept. While the environment is not dirty, stamping presses can be loud, so you should be comfortable working around industrial machinery and noise. You will work with machine shop and toolroom equipment such as mills, surface grinders, lathes, and precision measuring tools, and may be involved in crane-assisted movement of heavy dies. The schedule is a weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 36 hours worked and 40 hours paid.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.