Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Tooling Teams are responsible for the construction, modification, and maintenance of metalworking dies, tools, and fixtures. The Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool & Die Maker III will play a critical rolein supporting stamping production by performing precision work, troubleshooting complex die setups, andproviding technical expertise. This role also includes performing die changeovers, maintaining high-speedprogressive dies, and fabricating new tools using blueprints and engineering specifications. You will be a keyresource for technical questions and training other team members, including apprentices. In addition to hands-onwork, the Progressive High Speed Stamping Tool & Die Maker III collaborates closely with die engineering to drivecontinuous improvement in quality, cost, and productivity.
 

Job Requirements

 3rd shift is from 11pm-7am Sunday through Thursday with an added11% hourly shift differential.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for the team, answering routine questions and providing assistance ortraining as needed.
• Perform die and module changeovers, preventive maintenance, and conditioning of dies.
• Sharpen and repair close tolerance tooling, including carbide punches and dies.
• Troubleshoot complex die setups and production issues.
• Replace worn or broken tooling and maintain high-speed progressive dies.
• Construct, modify, and condition metal working dies, gages, and tooling based on blueprints, sketches, orengineering specifications.
• Set up and operate shop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, heat treat ovens, surface grinders, andmore.
• Perform precision work using instruments like micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure parts meet finalinspection standards.
• Set up and operate stamping presses, ensuring conformance to Quality Inspection Plan (Q.I.P.) requirements.
• Train apprentices and support the apprenticeship program.
• Monitor spare tooling for availability and identify problem areas by tracking spikes in usage.

What your background should look like

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Machining Technology preferred.
• Completion of a State-Approved Apprenticeship Program and possession of a Journeyman’s Card are highlypreferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in die repair, rebuilding, and conditioning of complex progressive dies.
• Proficient in the use of shop equipment and grinding tools with tolerance of +/- .0001.
• Experience in heat-treating, operating E.D.M. plunge machines, and profile grinding.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Automotive stamping experience preferred.

Competencies