Tool and Die Maker

  • HIROTEC America
  • May 27, 2026

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Stamping Die Tuner will be responsible for:

  • Executing stamping die modifications based on engineering requests within the prescribed time frame and quality requirements
  • Mentoring of additional team members as assigned by manager
  • Knowledge and understanding of the HIROTEC Die process and philosophy
  • Evaluate necessary changes to improve surface and dimensional issues of sheet metal panels as defined by stamping engineering
  • Utilize various troubleshooting techniques of stamping dies including split, wrinkle, spring back and distortion and implementation of necessary corrective actions
  • Ability to communicate with internal die tryout team and internal engineering team on status’ including timing, quality, and progress of assigned dies
  • Work skills include general understanding of die construction, general die disassembly/assembly, check line dies in spotting press, flame harden dies, panel nesting, die static and dynamic checks, welding, grinding/stoning/polishing, surface check in press and under lights, spotting, Class A surface adjustment, die set into press, press operation including tonnage and cushion adjustment, press maintenance, read engineering change request, inner/outer pad bearing adjustment, and dimensional review in checking fixture

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in tooling/die repair
  • Previous experience operating an overhead crane and a Hi-Lo
  • Candidate must have own tools and experience in automotive manufacturing
  • Ability to read and understand the part engineering drawings
  • Willingness and ability to follow the rules for a safe workplace
  • Understand basic shop math and knowledge of different measuring tools

Benefits:

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including:

  • Multiple Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan Options
  • Company Paid Disability & Basic Life Insurance
  • HSA & FSA (including dependent care) Options
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • And more!