Job Details

Tool & Die Maker

Location: Williamston, South Carolina

Industry: Metals Manufacturing

Status of Hire: Direct Placement; Permanent

Shift: 2nd | 4:40pm 3:00am (M-Th)

Pay: $34/hr - $38/hr

Benefits: Medical, HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and more!

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker with stamping die experience. This role supports progressive and single hit dies in a high-volume metal stamping environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on die repair, troubleshooting, and precision tool steel work in a stable, family-owned company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Tear down, repair, rebuild, and assemble progressive and single-hit stamping dies

Perform in-press troubleshooting of die issues (timing, alignment, feeding, cam actions, forming)

Grind and fit tool steel components to tight tolerances

Identify die failures and implement corrective actions

Operate manual equipment (surface grinder, mill, lathe)

Sharpen and maintain punches, buttons, forms, and trim steels

Perform spotting, fitting, and tool steel adjustments

Read and interpret die prints, strip layouts, and tool steel drawings

Support die changeovers and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications and Requirements

5+ years stamping die experience preferred

Journeyman Tool & Die certification or equivalent experience preferred

Experience with die protection systems/sensors preferred

Automotive or high-speed stamping background preferred

Tool steel welding (TIG) preferred

Direct stamping die experience required

Progressive stamping die repair, assembly, or troubleshooting required

Ability to diagnose forming issues, burrs, timing, feed problems, and die alignment required

Manual machining (surface grinder, mill, lathe) required

Tool steel fitting/polishing required

Strong mechanical and precision measurement skills required

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here.