Tool and Die Maker

Worthington Steel · Valley City, OH

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Level: Technician
Team: Manufacturing
Industry: Metals
Posted: 17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Worthington Steel (metals) in Valley City, OH.

Tools it names: Machining, Welding, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $59k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 81 live postings that list pay, out of 1262 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 60 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 48%
✓ Tooling 43%
✓ Machining 33%
Lean 25%
5S 23%

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This plant: Worthington Steel in Valley City

1 other open role at this site.

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Responsibilities

◆Reads advanced assembly drawings and determines priorities.
◆Receives all materials and determines the best process to complete the work.
◆Grinds all parts to specification for fit up.
◆Assembles all components.
◆Aligns sections for clearances.
◆Dowels all components in place.
◆Tries out tool onsite or at user�s facility.
◆Involved with continuous improvement efforts.
◆Trains and coordinates lower level tool and die.
◆Works with Engineers and Operations Manager to determine machining.
◆Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

✓Project management skills - ability to oversee entire projects
✓Ability to grind components to tight tolerances
✓Blueprint reading skills
✓Understand sequence of machining operations and speed and feed ratios
✓Can read micrometers, verniers, and dial indicators
✓Understand heat treat impact on steels
✓Basic math and trigonometry skills
✓Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments
✓Safety conscious of self and others
✓Understanding of metallurgy
✓5 or more years tool and die experience
✓Machine shop training
✓Machine tool operation training
✓Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training
✓WI basic safety training
✓Complete knowledge of standard operating procedure manual

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

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We are looking for an experienced Tool and DIe Maker to join our team.

The Tool and Die Maker is responsible for building jigs, fixtures, and dies and oversees the machining of all parts through the machining process leading up to assembly and try out of the tool. The Tool and Die Maker is capable of overseeing projects at an advanced level. This position considered a leader in the plant and is responsible for guiding entry and intermediate level Tool and Die Makers. Only the very best Machinists are classified in this role. Will be actively involved in continuous improvement teams within the area to promote safety, quality, throughout and the addition of any new equipment. The ideal candidate is an organized, analytical, problem-solver with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure that daily operations are running effectively and efficiently.