Tool and Die Maintenance Shop Technician

About the role

The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, polishing, and setup of precision tooling used in aluminum can manufacturing operations. This role supports production by ensuring bodymaker tooling, including punches, redraw dies, ironing dies, domers, and related components, are maintained to exact specifications for optimal can quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, rebuild, and maintain precision tooling used in can‑making operations.
• Polish and lap carbide and steel tooling surfaces to required finish specifications.
• Set up and adjust bodymaker tooling, including punches, redraw dies, ironing dies, and doming tools.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and related equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Tool and Die Making, Precision Machining, or Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience with precision grinding, polishing, lapping, and machining operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Welding experience preferred.

Required skills

• Precision grinding, polishing, lapping, and machining.
• Use of precision measurement tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and optical comparators.
• Operation of equipment including grinders, lathes, mills, and polishers.

What we offer

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness accounts.
• Life insurance, disability income protection, and generous parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Free beer and a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment.