Tool & Die Technician

Jumpstart your career in manufacturing—no experience required! We're hiring motivated individuals to join our production team at TWB Company. This is an entry-level role with full training, strong benefits, and long-term growth potential.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Pay & Perks:

• $1,500 retention bonus within your first year
• Paid holidays starting Day 1
• Overtime pay:
  • Time-and-a-half after 40 hours
  • Double time after 48 hours
• Quarterly profit sharing – no cap
• 401(k) with company contribution and employee match
• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance on Day 1
• Tuition assistance for career-related education

• Employee assistance program and wellness support

   

A Culture of Respect:
At TWB, everything we do is guided by The Golden Rule—treating others the way we want to be treated. This principle is deeply rooted in our philosophy and shapes how we treat our team members, customers, and partners. You'll be part of a workplace that values fairness, respect, and dignity.

Your Growth is Our Priority

At TWB, this isn’t just a job—it’s the beginning of a career. We are committed to helping you grow professionally and personally. You'll receive hands-on training, coaching, and opportunities to learn new skills. Whether you're interested in advancing to skilled trades, leadership, operations, or technical roles, we invest in your future and promote from within.

Shift Schedule

• 12-hour shift: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Some shift rotation may be required based on production needs

About TWB Company

TWB Company is a joint venture between Worthington Steel and BAO Steel, bringing together world-class manufacturing expertise and innovation. Together, we’ve been shaping the tailor welded blank industry for more than 30 years, helping to make vehicles across North America lighter, stronger, and safer. In fact, our steel is used in over 50% of U.S. vehicles today.

As part of the Worthington Steel family, TWB provides the resources, benefits, and long-term career opportunities of a large, trusted company—with the agility and close-knit culture of a local team.

Our commitment to The Golden Rule—treating others the way we want to be treated—is central to how we do business and how we support our employees across our facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Canada, and Mexico.

Apply today to join a company backed by industry leaders that values your work, supports your growth, and treats you with respect from day one.

The Tool & Die Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, improvement, and fabrication of tooling used in automotive manufacturing operations. This position ensures tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, and related equipment operate safely, efficiently, and consistently to produce high-quality products that meet customer specifications. The Tool & Die Technician performs tooling maintenance, machining, fabrication, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities that support manufacturing performance, tooling reliability, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a mechanically inclined, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in quality workmanship and continuous improvement. They enjoy troubleshooting issues, working with precision equipment, and finding practical solutions to improve safety, quality, and operational performance. They are detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate demonstrates a commitment to safety, accountability, and teamwork while continually seeking opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and improve production tooling, dies, fixtures, jigs, and assemblies.

• Perform tear-down, inspection, diagnosis, repair, and reassembly activities.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs for tooling and tool room equipment.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment including milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill presses, presses, band saws, and other machining equipment. 
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators to verify dimensions and tooling condition.
• Perform improvements and modifications to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability
• Complete tooling maintenance records, repair reports, and spare parts documentation.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to support manufacturing requirements and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Troubleshoot tooling-related quality and production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve performance. 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while complying with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Assist Operations with job changeovers, die setup, and startup activities to support safe, efficient, and reliable production while meeting quality requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing, machining, maintenance, tooling, fabrication, welding, or other industrial environment. 
• Experience operating production, stamping, machining, or other industrial equipment
• Experience with die changeovers, equipment setup, troubleshooting, or preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Experience operating manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, or drill presses. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with press blanking, tooling, automotive manufacturing, or industrial production processes.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or related trade training.
• Basic math, measurement, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices. 
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and workmanship. 
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and problem resolution
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.