** Journeyman Tool Die Maker at DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC – Kingsbury, Indiana

Kingsbury, IN

We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to assist in the design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of stamping dies and production tooling. This role is responsible for building and modifying tooling to ensure optimal performance while supporting production efficiency and quality standards.

If you are a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with strong stamping experience and a passion for precision, we want to hear from you.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, precision, safety, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Apply today to bring your Tool & Die expertise to our Kingsbury, IN team!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Competitive PTO Accrual
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Holidays

• Recondition and repair die components and production tooling using grinding, machining, turning, and welding
• Modify tooling and dies, including dimensional corrections, timing/alignment adjustments, and design improvements
• Design and build new tooling and dies from part prints, sketches, or limited specifications
• Set up and operate all tool room equipment with efficiency and precision
• Maintain detailed tooling records, drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Troubleshoot stamping die and press issues alongside Setup personnel
• Perform minor machinery repair as needed
• Instruct and guide proper operation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate tool room equipment
• Ensure professional presentation of work area and maintain die supplies

• Zero production delays due to die availability
• Meet or exceed department scrap targets
• 100% adherence to press plan
• Achieve plant safety objectives

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker in a production stamping environment
• Strong ability to perform geometric and algebraic calculations for complex tooling modifications
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with tool room equipment
• Comfortable using computers (spreadsheets, documents, email)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Push, pull, bend, kneel, and reach overhead
• Maintain control of hand and foot operations
• Read, speak, and understand English

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We’re happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.