Die Maker

Die Maker - 1st Shift Precision Stamping Manufacturer Mishawaka, IN

A fast-growing precision metalworking company is looking for a skilled Die Maker to join its toolroom team on 1st shift. Known for its long-standing reputation in progressive die stamping and value-added machining, this manufacturer produces tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, and other demanding markets.

Why This Role: • Modern facility with updated tooling equipment and a robust project pipeline • Tight-knit toolroom team with strong tenure - hiring due to upcoming retirements • Competitive hourly pay with full benefits and long-term stability

What You'll Do:

Build, repair, and maintain progressive and single-hit stamping dies

Troubleshoot production dies and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent part quality

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD files

Operate surface grinders, mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment with high precision

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to meet customer specs

Perform die setup and validation for initial production runs

Conduct preventative maintenance on dies to minimize downtime

Maintain detailed documentation of die modifications and repair history

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Die Maker in metal stamping (progressive die experience required)

Proficient in tool and die fitting, machining, and assembly

Strong knowledge of progressive die design, function, and troubleshooting (wear, alignment, material feed)

Familiarity with tool steels and heat-treating processes

Experience in high-volume, tight-tolerance production preferred

Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards a plus

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions

The Company: This privately held manufacturer has been a staple in Northern Indiana since the 1950s, operating two nearby facilities with about 50 employees total. Recent investments include new lasers, mills, and brake presses, supporting growth in aerospace, agriculture, and defense industries.

Interested or know someone who'd be a fit? To apply: Send your resume to or call/text for a confidential conversation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.