3rd Shift - Tool & Die Maintenance Technician
Gestamp · Alabama
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Gestamp (automotive) in Alabama.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Machining, Stamping, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 67 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 50%
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 49%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Tool and Die Maker to build, repair, and maintain automotive stamping dies in a high‑volume, just‑in‑time manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting abilities, experience in die tryout and part finalization, and a solid background in engineering changes and continuous improvement.
Duties & responsiblities
- ◆Diagnose and resolve press-related tooling issues; implement effective corrective action plans.
- ◆Set up and operate all manual tool room machines (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
- ◆Build, repair, modify, and maintain stamping dies to meet production requirements.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and related equipment.
- ◆Support die tryout activities and assist with part quality validation.
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tool performance and reliability.
Education & experience
- ✓Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification preferred.
- ✓Minimum 5 years of related experience as a Tool and Die Maker.
- ✓Strong knowledge of machining processes, tool steels, heat treatment, and welding.
- ✓Proficient with precision measuring tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.).
- ✓Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
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Short Description
With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.