Job Overview

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for the team, answering routine questions and providing assistance or training 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, or engineering specifications.
• Set up and operate shop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, heat treat ovens, surface grinders, and more.
• Perform precision work using instruments like micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure parts meet final inspection 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.

This is a 2nd shift position from 3pm-11pm Monday through Friday with an added 10% hourly shift differential.

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 highly preferred.
• 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