Aerotek

Overview

The Tool and Die Technician role focuses on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing production dies in a manufacturing plant. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while offering opportunities for growth and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain dies throughout the plant to ensure they operate safely, accurately, and consistently.
• Operate an overhead crane to move dies between the production floor and the shop safely.
• Conduct detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical components on dies to identify wear, damage, or performance issues.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on dies, including cleaning, adjustment, and replacement of components as needed.
• Diagnose and repair cracked, damaged, or non-functioning dies.
• Use TIG welding on stainless steel to perform minor repairs and restore die surfaces to specification.
• Grind and finish die surfaces using appropriate grinding tools and techniques.
• Assist with fabrication of guards, racks, and related components for die handling and operation.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to prioritize work and minimize downtime.
• Participate in training and skill development for advanced die maintenance responsibilities.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with tooling or die work in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in TIG welding, including experience with stainless steel.
• Ability to perform grinding and minor repairs on dies.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on dies or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with die maintenance practices, including inspection and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane safely.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical components within dies.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and occasional Saturdays.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.
• Work is hands-on and shop-floor oriented.
• New hires train on first shift for approximately 6-8 weeks.
• After training, the schedule follows a rotating shift pattern.