Tool and Die Maker — Metal Stamping

Job overview

The Tool and Die Maker — Metal Stamping role is onsite in Ixonia, WI. Compensation is not specified. K&S Manufacturing operates a metal stamping operation, and this role supports its production tooling. The maker maintains, repairs, modifies, and improves stamping dies to support reliable production, consistent part quality, and reduced downtime. Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production and engineering help keep presses and tooling operating safely and effectively.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify stamping dies
• diagnose die-related production issues
• perform emergency repairs and preventive maintenance
• disassemble, inspect, fit, reassemble, and verify dies
• support press setups, die changes, tryouts, and startups
• sharpen punches and replace worn components
• operate tool-room machining equipment
• interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• use precision measuring instruments
• document maintenance and follow safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tool and die maker

metal stamping

progressive dies

die repair

preventive maintenance

precision machining

gd&t

ixonia wi

k&s manufacturing

first shift

5 am–2 pm

journeyman-level training

10+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time first shift, 5:00 am–2:00 pm, in an air-conditioned facility. Requires completed tool-and-die apprenticeship or equivalent journeyman-level training and at least 10 years of hands-on tool-and-die experience in metal stamping.

About the employer

K&S Manufacturing is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.