Tool and Die Maker
ABB · Saint Louis, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at ABB (industrial) in Saint Louis, MO.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Machining, Stamping, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 78 live postings that list pay, out of 1145 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 67%
- ✓ Tooling 40%
- Lean 33%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Machining 27%
- ✓ SAP 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, SMED, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: ABB in Saint Louis
2 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in manufacturing roles at ABB.
- Tool and Die Designer · Manufacturing · Technician
- Tool & Die Maker · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from ABBAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Reading and Interpreting Blueprints, design schematics and CAD drawings.
- ◆Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances.
- ◆Design jigs and templates as supports in the fabrication of parts.
- ◆Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
- ◆Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
- ◆Grinding carbide and steel to ensure a smooth finish.
- ◆Assemble and disassemble tools and die parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure the continuous production and increase plant productivity.
- ◆Inspecting tools and dies for defects, perform repairs and conduct test runs with completed tools and dies.
- ◆Support our culture of sustained continuous improvement programs with the ABB organization (5S-SMED-KAIZEN).
- ◆Support Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects.
- ◆Follow Standard Operating Procedures for Die Repairs.
- ◆Entering data into SAP.
Requirements
- ✓Must have High School diploma or Equivalent (Technical Education, Associate Degree preferred)
- ✓Minimum 5 years experience as a Tool & Die Maker with progressive stamping operations and carbide lamination dies experience preferred
- ✓Advanced metalworking expertise with machining equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, drills), strong metallurgic knowledge, and ability to perform complex mathematical and geometric calculations
- ✓Deep die operations proficiency in troubleshooting, assembly, and quality control with mastery of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages)
- ✓Physical capability to safely lift heavy objects and handle carbide tooling
- ✓Exceptional problem-solving and attention to detail with ability to proactively identify and prevent operational issues before they occur
- ✓Strong collaboration skills with proven autonomy in working with engineers and machinists, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
This position reports to: Tony Hernandez 3rd shift
Hourly Pay Rate: $42.29-$47.25
shift premium for 2nd & 3rd
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At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to
Engineering Manager
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Tool & Die Maker- 3rd Shift
ABB is looking for a Tool and Die Maker to be responsible to repair, build and maintain progressive tungsten carbide lamination stamping dies and metal forming dies in compliance with production standards and safety regulations to ensure the highest quality of parts produced, showing an in depth knowledge of metal work and engineering, must possess a great eye for detail and should be able to easily translate ideas that can have a positive impact of the stamping manufacturing process. Tool and die Makers must know how to build fixtures, read and interpret blueprints and schematics, they must adhere to ABB policies and procedures, safety training and hazard communication information provided, which includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, face shield, safety glasses, hearing protection and safety steel toe shoes.
More about us
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
- •*(First Day Benefit Eligibility) **
Health, Life & Disability
- •Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- •Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- •Vision benefit
- •Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- •Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- •Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- •Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- •Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- •Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- •Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- •Employee discount program
Retirement
- •401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- •Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- •ABB provides 11 paid holidays
- •Unpaid Emergency Hours (EH) - 16 hours per year
- •Vacation accrual eligible as outline in ABB policy
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