Tool and Die Maintenance Technician
Worthington Enterprises · Aberdeen, MD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in Aberdeen, MD.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Tooling, EHS / safety
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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 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live reliability postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 35%
- Team leadership 31%
- Root cause 27%
- PLC 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in Aberdeen
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- Maintenance Technician Afternoon Shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Worthington EnterprisesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Repair/refurbish tooling using a variety of machine shop equipment and bench work to maintain close tolerances of +/-.0005”.
- ◆Conduct tooling changeover and assist operator in troubleshooting startup and quality specifications.
- ◆Perform try-outs on all repaired/refurbished tooling and verify samples meet quality specifications.
- ◆Perform basic machine preventive maintenance on machine shop equipment.
- ◆Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- ◆Perform all work in a safe manner. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
- ◆Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
- ◆Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.
In addition to the above general responsibilities, the Tool and Die Maintenance Technician must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.
- ◆Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:
- ◆Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
- ◆Quality – Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
- ◆Productivity – Changeover time, tooling placement and condition accuracy, troubleshooting, inventory management
- ◆Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 3 years or more of Tool & Die repair or machine shop experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
- ✓Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.
Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
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Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.
Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.
For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com
WAVE is currently looking for a Tool and Die Maintenance Technician to join our team!
Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:45 to 10:45 PM, with some required overtime. Training will be completed on day shift (6:15 AM to 2:30 PM) for the first 90 days.
This position is responsible for activities associated primarily with press tooling. The Tool and Die Maintenance technician must demonstrate the ability to modify and repair a variety of tooling, jigs, fixtures and other similar tooling utilized in the manufacturing process. In addition, the Tool and Die Maintenance Technician must fabricate parts from drawings, sketches or verbal instructions.
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