Tooling Technician - 1st Shift

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding Tool & Die Maker to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Pioneer, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our team! Hours for this position are typically:

• 1st Shift Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm

*Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekends & some holidays) *

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Starting pay of $24.00/hour (based on experience)

• Weekly pay

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid Time Off

• 401k

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience in a factory is beneficial but not necessary

• Strong work ethic

• Positive attitude

• Consistent attendance

• Willingness to learn

• Safety minded

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will focus primarily on resolving issues and problems within the stamping department. The ideal candidate will have a basic mechanical or tooling background and the ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments to improve production efficiency and part quality. This is a semi-skilled role, ideal for someone looking to grow within a precision tooling environment without requiring full tool & die maker qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Investigate and resolve scrap fall issues in stamping dies to improve material flow and part quality.

• Monitor and adjust die lubrication systems to ensure consistent application and reduce buildup or part defects.

• Identify and adjust grippers as needed.

• Assist with the movement of dies in and out of the toolroom as needed.

• Assist Tool & Die Makers with minor die repairs, adjustments, and changeovers as needed.

• Work with production and quality teams to identify recurring tooling issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Perform basic machining, grinding, and bench work as directed by the Tool Room Supervisor.

• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all safety and 5S standards.

• Document maintenance, adjustments, and corrective actions performed on dies.

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling performance, scrap reduction, and uptime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or metal stamping environment preferred.

• Basic understanding of tooling, die setup, or mechanical systems.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and die drawings (preferred, not required).

• Strong mechanical aptitude with good problem-solving and communication skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

• Willingness to learn and assist Tool & Die Makers as part of a team.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS: The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work will be both in a warehouse/manufacturing facility and an office setting. Contact with the departmental personnel, and vendors.  Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending.  May lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job.  Position requires the capability of managing stress effectively; work is fast paced and can be demanding.  Work requires organizing, prioritizing; accuracy and attention to detail.  

Toledo Tool & Die is an equal opportunity employer.