TOOL REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Key details
- Location
- Decorah, IA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 12h ago
Skills
About the role
Tool Room Repair Technician
Deco Products Company | 1st or 2nd Shift Available | Full-Time, Hourly
Shifts and Pay
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Shift premium: $2.50 per hour for 2nd shift & $2000 Retention Bonus
- Pay: To be determined based on experience
About the Position
Deco Products Company is seeking a Tool Room Repair Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain metal tooling, including customer- and company-owned dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures. This role keeps production tooling in optimal condition so we can deliver efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dies, molds, trim dies, and fixtures used in production
- Operate manual lathes, surface grinders, CNC machines, milling machines, welders, and other tool room equipment
- Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to ensure precision
- Perform preventative maintenance on tooling to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency
- Perform minor welding and grinding to repair or modify tooling components
- Troubleshoot and repair common die casting issues such as flash, broken ejector pins, stuck parts, and bent or broken pins
- Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Safely handle and transport heavy tools and dies using hoists, jib cranes, and other lifting devices
- Document maintenance and repair activities per company procedures
- Follow all safety policies, including proper use of PPE, and keep the work area clean and organized
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tooling performance and extend tool life
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Comprehensive knowledge of tool and die equipment use, maintenance, and repair
- Ability to operate manual and CNC machining and grinding equipment safely and effectively
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
- Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, geometric tolerances, and machining principles
- Skill in welding, grinding, and fabrication techniques for tooling repair
- Basic knowledge of die casting principles and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra for tooling applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production demands
Preferred
- Education and experience as a Machinist, Tool and Die
- Tool and Diemaker certification
Working Conditions
- Majority of the shift spent in a temperature-controlled environment
- Exposure to dust, noise, and machining fluids
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping on a cement floor
- Regularly lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
- Occasional work in confined spaces or at elevated heights using ladders or platforms
Build Your Future at DECO
Whether you're looking to start a manufacturing career or bring your experience to a company with a long history of success, DECO offers the training, stability, and opportunities to help you grow.
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1st Shift - 7AM to 3 PM
2nd Shift - 3 PM to 11 PM
40 Hour work week
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