Tool & Die Expert - Relocation Offered
Company: Troy Design & Manufacturing
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tool & Die Technician – Relocation Assistance
Offered! \n Shelbyville, KY \n The Tool & Die Technician supports
production by building, maintaining, and repairing precision
tooling and stamping dies. This position combines two primary
functions — Tool Making and Die Repair — to ensure that tooling and
dies are capable of producing high-quality parts efficiently and
reliably \n What You'll Do: Fabricate precision tools, jigs,
fixtures, and gauges using manual/CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM.
Hit tight tolerances from blueprints/CAD with flawless finishes.
Collaborate with Engineering on new tooling designs and
improvements. Diagnose/repair progressive, transfer, and line
stamping dies during live production. Perform teardowns,
sharpening, PM, and root-cause fixes (punches, die buttons,
strippers). Weld (TIG, MIG, Arc, Laser) for surface repairs;
hand-grind/polish complex geometries. Inspect with micrometers,
height gauges; document builds, revisions, and maintenance. \n What
You Need: HS diploma/GED required; Tool & Die apprenticeship or
technical cert preferred. 4 years hands-on tool making die repair
in manufacturing. Strong precision machining; injection molding,
casting, or hand casting is a big plus. Expert in stamping dies,
tool steels, heat treatment, and precision assembly. Proficient
reading blueprints, GD&T, and part drawings. Manual CNC
setup/operation skills. Top-tier mechanical aptitude,
problem-solving, and obsessive attention to detail. \n Shift:
Flexible—weekday (8-hr morning/afternoon/night), weekend (12-hr),
occasional OT. \n Ready to relocate for a role that values your
craft? Apply now, and we'll make the move easy.
Keywords: Troy Design & Manufacturing, Cicero , Tool & Die Expert - Relocation Offered, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
