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Posted August 23, 2026

Progressive Stamping Die Maintenance Technician

BAE Manufacturing Industries
Fraser, MI, US Full Time
29USD - 35USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
What a Day Looks Like

Join our first-shift team keeping high-precision progressive stamping dies running at their best. From morning diagnostics to afternoon fine-tuning, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring quality parts and on-time production.

Morning
  • Review parts using stamping gauges; fine-tune dies to hit spec.
  • Interpret CMM layouts to guide accurate adjustments.
  • Verify die sensor functionality; set pad and manifold pressures; check nitrogen cylinders.
Midday
  • Perform bench PM on progressive dies, spotting wear and damage before they become issues.
  • Sharpen and fit die details; shim to hold timing, shear, and stagger.
  • Contribute upgrades and continuous-improvement tweaks to tools and processes.
Afternoon
  • Troubleshoot in-press concerns and chase down scrap mark sources.
  • Build new details as needed (sections, punches, and more) and repair cracked/welded components.
  • Run machine tools—mill, surface grinder, lathe, profiler—to complete precision work.
  • Log time and activities in the PM database.
How You Work
  • Keep your station organized and tidy.
  • Follow quality procedures and work instructions; measure with micrometers, calipers, and process gauges; record results clearly.
  • Use all safety devices correctly at all times, including safety blocks.
  • Support team decisions, share knowledge, and coach operators when needed.
What You Bring
  • 2+ years of die repair experience (required).
  • Journeyman License (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Mechanical Systems & Component Repair and Tool/Die/Mold repair.
Role Details
  • Employment: Full-time, first shift.
  • Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Compensation: Pay is influenced by the type and length of your prior experience. Please come ready to discuss and verify the capabilities shown on your resume.

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