Die Welder

Die Welders are highly skilled employees responsible for weld repair of dies, inserts and other specialized die components parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a Die Welder to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate welding equipment, and fit and assemble parts to repair dies and machine components. The work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The candidate must have an understanding of metallurgy and material specification and the appropriate welding techniques for material ranging from D2, A2, O1, CC1, 4140, 6150, 0050, CRS, HRS, Aluminum M2,4,6 and etc. The candidate must have the ability to plan the sequence of components. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Candidate must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.Basic Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (GED)Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physicsA minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Die Maker or a Tool & Die Maker; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Die Maker or a Tool & Die Maker; or eight (8) years of documented Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker experience; or five (5) years of documented Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker experience and three (3) years in a related trade.Experience as a Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office RequiredKnowledge of G-Suite PreferredAbility, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as requiredPerform various welding applications - mig, tig and arc welding using various welding rods and wires; Brazing and solderingDetect changes in molten metal flowsWork from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for repairing dies or assemblies and fabricating metal componentsWeld in various positions (Flat, overhead, curved, vertical, etc.)Perform heat treating; Understanding verity of tool steel welding and the pre heat and post heat requirementsVisualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specificationsFile, grind, shim and adjust different parts to properly fit them togetherPerform tests with repaired dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessaryInspect finished die repairs for smoothness, contour conformity and defectsLift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle platesMeasure, mark and scribe metal using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulersDesign and fabricate metal components using required equipment and hand toolsSelect materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerancesPerform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger taskRelocation is not provided for this position

Created: 2026-04-02