**Job Title: DIE Maintenance Technician** If interested contact Austin @ (517) 455-4718 *** **Objectives** **:** + Ensuring timely and proper repair of damaged dies, minimizing production delays. **Main Responsibilities** **:** 1. **Repairing and maintaining Progressive and Transfer dies** : Core to the role, ensuring the dies are functional and efficient. 2. **Performing preventative maintenance** : Preventing potential die problems by conducting regular checks and maintenance. 3. **Diagnosing and repairing die issues during production** : Troubleshooting and addressing issues as they arise to keep production running smoothly. 4. **Conducting test runs post-repair** : Ensuring repaired parts meet required specifications. 5. **Using forklifts and power jacks** : Transporting dies to and from the tool room as needed. 6. **Operating an overhead crane** : A regular part of the role for moving heavy dies or equipment. 7. **Maintaining a clean and safe work area** : Ensuring the workspace is orderly to promote safety. 8. **Supporting other tool room duties** : Flexibility to assist in other tasks as required. **Experience, Education, and Skill Requirements** **:** + **Education** : High school diploma or GED is required. + **Experience** : At least five years of tool-making or die repair/maintenance experience, particularly with Progressive and Transfer dies. + **Skills** : + Proficient in using tool room equipment (mills, lathes, grinders). + Ability to TIG weld and use grinders/polishers for handwork. + Familiarity with reading blueprints and using the metric system. **Physical Requirements** **:** + Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. + Must be comfortable with repetitive motions and standing for extended periods (8-12 hours). + Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, and kneeling is required. **Summary:** **This role requires a combination of technical skills, including die repair, equipment operation, and a strong physical capacity for handling heavy machinery and performing detailed work. The candidate needs to be versatile, capable of troubleshooting, maintaining safety, and supporting daily operations.** **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfield, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $78624.00 - $85000.00/yr. Direct placement position with full health, vision, dental benefits. Along with 401k. Position will provide full benefits after 90 probationary days. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.