Precision Tool & Die Specialist, Stamping/Fourslide

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Connecticut (onsite). Relocation or 6+ month assignment considered. CSS can assist with housing, meal stipends, and travel during transition.

Why this role?

• Direct impact: keep presses running, quality tight, and schedules on track.
• Variety: work across Automatic Power Press (APP), New Tools, Secondary Power Press (SECPP), and Fourslide.
• Growth: mentor apprentices, influence tooling standards, and support continuous improvement.

Job Number

51-4111.00

Where you fit

• Departments: APP, New Tools, SECPP, Fourslide
• Reports To:
  • New Tools: Director of Engineering / Department Supervisor
  • APP: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead
  • SECPP: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical Lead
  • Fourslide: Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead

What you'll tackle

• Service in-press tools; complete pre-run maintenance to ensure production readiness.
• Fabricate tools, components, fixtures, and gauges per supervisor/Senior Tool & Diemaker guidance.
• Train apprentices; maintain accurate Tool History and setup documentation.
• Escalate machine and tool maintenance needs to the Supervisor promptly.
• Introduce new tools into production with Senior Tool & Diemaker collaboration.
• Standardize tooling component inventory and assist with tooling projects.
• Troubleshoot setup and running issues with department setup associates.
• Support managers on metal stamping and fourslide projects.
• Request job traveler updates/corrections for operation changes/additions.

How success is measured

• Meet quoted/job estimates for service, setup, and production rates on all tooling.

What you bring

• Journeyman certificate or 5+ years of equivalent tool & die experience.
• Hands-on tooling fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and setup experience.
• Blueprint and GD&T fluency.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc.
• Required: Progressive stamping background.
• ISO quality systems knowledge; practical SPC use in production.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 (medical) and AS9100 (aerospace) environments.
• Manufacturing/quality engineering understanding; Lean (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).
• Knowledge of concurrent engineering, DFM/DFA, production standards, cost of quality, and methods.
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, production-oriented.

Physical demands

• Corrected vision to read prints/directions and inspect parts to specification.
• Manual dexterity for precision machinery.
• Frequent stooping/bending; lift and move loads between positions.
• Lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.

Workstyle & expectations

• Follow company policies, environmental/safety rules, and good housekeeping.
• Participate in Lean projects and continuous improvement.
• Assist/instruct others as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
• Reliable attendance; willingness to work overtime to support production needs.

This summary describes principal functions and does not list every task that may be part of the role.

Proficiencies

• Troubleshooting
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Blueprint Reading