Tooling and Die Maintenance Manager

. Tool & Die Maintenance Manager - Stamping Environment

Location:  Berea, Kentucky

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $88,000 annually

• Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Position Summary

The Tool & Die Maintenance Manager directs and supports all activities related to tool and die maintenance, repair, new tool builds, and continuous improvement initiatives within a stamping manufacturing environment. This role ensures tooling systems operate at optimal efficiency to support production goals, minimize downtime, and maintain high-quality output.

The position works collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis while driving long-term tooling reliability improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee repair, sharpening, and preventive maintenance of progressive, transfer, blanking, and other stamping dies

• Troubleshoot complex tooling failures and coordinate rapid response to production downtime events

• Manage new tool builds, die tryouts, engineering changes, and tooling modifications

• Ensure accurate documentation of die repairs, revisions, and tooling improvements

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for tooling-related failures and implement corrective actions

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve tool performance and part quality

• Prioritize and schedule tooling work to support efficient manufacturing operations

• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to toolmakers and maintenance personnel

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling reliability, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of tool and die experience in a stamping environment

• 3+ years of hands-on leadership or supervisory experience required

• Expert knowledge of progressive die systems and stamping operations

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair complex dies under production conditions

• Experience with die builds, repairs, maintenance, and modifications

• Proficient with micrometers, indicators, surface grinders, and CNC/manual machining equipment

• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings, die designs, and engineering prints

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Leadership mindset focused on accountability, mentoring, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Manufacturing / stamping press environment

• Fast-paced production support setting

• Hands-on tooling repair and troubleshooting required

• May require overtime or emergency response to production downtime

Objective of Role

Ensure all tooling systems are maintained in a state of operational readiness, minimizing downtime while improving tool life, performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

 

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.