Die Repairer

Job Title: Die Repairer

Job Description

This role focuses on repairing and maintaining progressive production dies in a high-volume stamping facility. You will split your time between precision work in the tool room and in-press repairs on large transfer and progressive stamping presses, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform progressive production die repair and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity of tooling.

• Work approximately 50% of the time in the tool room using lathes, mills, drill presses, radial drills, grinders, sanders, and jig borers to diagnose, repair, and refurbish dies and components.

• Spend approximately 50% of the time performing in-press die repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting on transfer and progressive stamping presses.

• Inspect dies and related components to identify wear, damage, or misalignment and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Set up, align, and test dies in stamping presses ranging from 400 to 2,000 tons, including Danley and Ravne brands, to verify proper function and part quality.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to perform accurate die repairs and modifications.

• Use precision measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances during and after repairs.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to resolve stamping and die-related issues quickly and effectively.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in both the tool room and press areas.

• Document repair activities, changes, and adjustments to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive production die repair.

• Hands-on experience performing die repairs in-press for approximately 50% of the time.

• Proficiency working in a tool room environment using lathes, mills, drill presses, radial drills, grinders, sanders, and jig borers.

• Strong experience with progressive and transfer stamping die repair in a production setting.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for die repair and setup.

• Capability to troubleshoot and repair dies used in stamping presses ranging from 400 to 2,000 tons.

• Experience working with progressive stamping operations and related tooling.

• Ownership of a suitable toolbox with tools necessary to perform die repair tasks.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail in precision machining and fitting work.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in both tool room and press floor environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card in a related trade is preferred.

• TIG welding experience is a plus.

• Experience with Danley and Ravne stamping presses is beneficial.

• in stamping and robot welding facilities is advantageous.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a union facility with a strong reputation in the industry, offering steady, year-round work and consistent schedules of 6–7 days per week at 8 hours per day. The organization provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan available after six months of employment. You can expect a stable work environment, structured support, and long-term career opportunities in a well-established manufacturing operation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a stamping and robot welding facility operating multiple transfer and progressive stamping presses ranging from 400 to 2,000 tons, including Danley and Ravne brands. You will work in both the tool room and on the press floor, using equipment such as lathes, mills, drill presses, radial drills, grinders, sanders, and jig borers. The role is on off-shifts, with a 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and a 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (starting at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday nights). The environment is industrial and production-focused, with active stamping and robot welding operations and a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and adherence to established procedures

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Royal Oak, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.20 - $36.45/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Royal Oak,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.