Tool & Die Maker

Senior Tool & Die MakerA well-established, privately-owned metal stamping manufacturer in Central Arkansas is seeking an experienced Senior Tool & Die Maker to join their tool room team. This is a hands-on repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting role supporting progressive stamping dies — not a build-from-scratch position, since dies are built by a third-party partner.The ideal candidate brings deep tool & die expertise and enjoys mentoring less experienced toolmakers and apprentices as part of a growing department.What You'll Do:Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot progressive stamping diesRead blueprints and interpret GD&TSupport production and improve tooling performanceAssist with tooling design improvementsWork closely with engineering and maintenance teamsMaintain tooling documentationMentor and train apprentices and junior toolmakersWhat You Bring:Strong metal stamping tool & die experience (progressive die repair required)Solid blueprint reading and GD&T skillsExcellent manual machining abilityStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsAbility and willingness to mentor othersAutomotive manufacturing background preferredIATF environment experience a plusWelding fixture or jig & fixture experience a plusWhy This Opportunity:Stable, privately-held company with a growing footprint across North AmericaExcellent benefits, including employer-covered majority of medical premiums, vision insurance, and a choice of PPO or High Deductible plansLow cost of livingRelocation assistance availableOne-shift operation with a consistent scheduleUnion environment with competitive structured wage scale, plus flexibility on title/classification for exceptional candidatesOpportunity to shape and mentor the next generation of toolmakersThis is a great fit for a senior-level toolmaker who wants long-term stability, values hands-on problem solving over repetitive production work, and takes pride in developing others.