Tool & Die Lead
About the Role
We’re looking for an organized, hands-on Tool & Die Lead to oversee toolroom operations and ensure all tooling is built, maintained, and repaired to meet production needs. This role provides technical leadership to tool and die makers while ensuring high-quality, precise, and timely results.
About the company:
Our client is a precision metal stamping, fabrication, and machining company, ISO 9001:2015 certified. They deliver high-quality parts, assemblies, and engineering services to multiple industries.
Location: Tyrone, GA
Reports To: Plant Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate tool and die makers, apprentices, and support staff
- Assign and prioritize tooling work to support production schedules and reduce press downtime
- Oversee construction, assembly, and troubleshooting of progressive and transfer dies, jigs, and fixtures
- Perform and guide complex die repairs, sharpening, and component replacements
- Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and engineering specifications for tooling accuracy
- Support production teams with die setup and press troubleshooting
- Manage preventive maintenance and maintain detailed tooling records
- Keep toolroom equipment and instruments in optimal condition
- Ensure compliance with safety, ISO 9001 standards, and best practices
- Train and mentor toolroom staff, providing performance feedback
- Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams on tool design and improvements
- Collaborate with customers on tooling change requests and new tool builds
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade certification preferred
- 5+ years as a tool and die maker in metal stamping/fabrication, with 1–2 years in a lead role
- Strong knowledge of progressive and transfer dies, setup, and troubleshooting
- Skilled in precision machining, grinding, welding, heat treating, and measurement tools
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T, and part specs
- Experience with press operations and troubleshooting
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM and MS Office preferred
Preferred
- Wire EDM programming and operating experience
Working Conditions
- Standing, walking, and hand work for extended periods
- Regular lifting up to 50 lbs
- Work around stamping presses and fabrication equipment in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on experience).
- Full-time, M-Th: 7:00 am - 4:30pm, F: 7:00 am - 12pm
- 8 paid holidays.
- Quarterly bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, LTD & ADD insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Paid Time Off + Sick Leave.
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