Tool & Die Maker Lead
Simpson Strong-Tie · Columbus, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Simpson Strong-Tie (metals) in Columbus, OH. You will be responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on our progressive dies.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Machining, Tooling, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- ✓ Tooling 43%
- ✓ Machining 41%
- CNC 36%
- Lean 36%
- ✓ 5S 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Kanban, AutoCAD, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Simpson Strong-Tie in Columbus
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician – Weekend Shift · Reliability · Technician
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Desired skills and experience
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- ✓Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college
- ✓Progressive Die Building
- ✓3-4 Years related experience and/or training with die maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and press tryouts.
- ✓4-5 years General Machining
- ✓Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to tooling dimensions, tolerances and measurements
- ✓Knowledge of Elimination of waste, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen & Kanban.
- ✓Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to tooling dimensions, tolerances and measurements
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small-group settings.
- ✓Ability to accurately use precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and gauge blocks, to inspect and verify tooling dimensions and tolerances.
- ✓Ability to actively listen, understand information, ask appropriate questions and communicate effectively without interrupting.
- ✓Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and visual instructions. Identify and evaluate solutions to manufacturing problems and use logic and critical thinking to determine the best approach.
- ✓Understand and ensure the Tool and Die team follows all safety procedures while supporting OSHA rules and requirements.
- ✓Ability to operate various computer programs, including but not limited to Spreadsheets, AutoCAD, Smartsheet and Maintenance Connection, for parts stocking, die component ordering, report creation, CAD drawing review, work order management and timekeeping.
- ✓Ability to read and understand part drawings (blueprints) and stay current with drawing revisions and updates.
- ✓Understand how dies are build, assembled, fitted and tested
- ✓Understand milling, grinding, turning, drilling, and EDM processes and select appropriate methods for die maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and training.
Travel required
This position does not require travel.
Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team .
YOU
As a Tool and Die Lead, you will be responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on our progressive dies. You will also oversee the day-to-day activities of toolmakers and tool technicians by scheduling work, coaching and mentoring team members, and identifying training opportunities to strengthen the skills within the department.
This position is scheduled to work Monday thru Thursday from 4:00 pm – 2:30 am with overtime as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Perform die changeovers in and out of the shop, preventative maintenance, cleaning, inspections, reconstruction and restoration of dies. (40%)
Lead, motivate, and direct employees by establishing clear expectations and goals, providing feedback and recognition, and addressing performance issues. Coach and develop employees based on their strengths and areas for growth. Delegate responsibilities, promote accountability, and encourage regular feedback. Foster teamwork and collaboration within the department and across the organization. (20%)
Oversee the setup, repair, modification, maintenance and operation of progressive dies (10%)
Responsible for cross-training, teaching, and coaching team members to work productively both independently and as part of a team. Review daily and weekly goals with technicians and ensure timely communication with direct reports, peers and management through one-on-ones, huddles, meetings, and end-of-shift pass-downs, etc. (10%)
Review, prioritization and execution of daily operations. Coordinate and administer daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility, across shifts and all other plant departments. (10%)
Coordinate ordering of tool room supplies, as needed. (5%)
Coordinate tooling work with outside vendors and oversee inventory levels of spare tooling and die components in collaboration with the MRO attendant. (5%)
Work status & location
This full-time, exempt/non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.
Relocation
Relocation is/is not available for this position.
PAY
$32.02 - $51.25 / hour
And work environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment
Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.
Rewards at simpson strong-tie
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commi