**Job Title: Die Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The role of Die Maintenance Technician involves repairing dies using various equipment, including manual mills (Bridgeports), manual lathes, Haas CNC, wire EDM machines, Blanchard grinders, saws, and welders. The technician will utilize MIG and TIG welding techniques to troubleshoot and repair dies, which are up to 500 ton, within a stamping environment. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for building tools according to work instructions and prints, performing tool and die repairs on progressive and transfer dies, and troubleshooting dies both from machines and on the bench. **Responsibilities** + Repair dies using manual mills, manual lathes, Haas CNC, wire EDM machine, Blanchard grinders, saws, and welders. + Utilize MIG and TIG welding techniques. + Troubleshoot and repair dies up to 500 ton in a stamping environment. + Build tools as per work instructions and prints. + Perform tool and die repairs on progressive and transfer dies. + Troubleshoot dies from machines and on the bench. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 3 years of tool and die or die maintenance experience. + Experience operating machines, either manual or CNC. + Ability to read blueprints. + Basic welding skills, including MIG, TIG, or stick welding. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Journeyman card is a plus. + Must have own hand tools. **Why Work Here?** The company offers numerous benefits, including opportunities for pay increases within six months and the chance to test for further salary advancements. Employees receive an annual stipend for steel-toed shoes, and all tools and toolboxes are provided. The company does not mandate overtime during the week and offers excellent healthcare benefits after the first year of employment. Additionally, the 401K plan matches 50 cents on the dollar up to 6%, and there is a progressive vacation time policy. The company promotes from within and emphasizes safety, making it a great place to grow and advance. **Work Environment** The work environment includes open shifts on the 2nd shift from 2:50 pm to 11:10 pm and the 3rd shift from 10:50 pm to 7:10 am. Training will occur during the day for a couple of months. Saturday work is rotated every six weeks, with no Sunday shifts, and there is the option to work the 1st shift on Saturdays. Employees can choose to pick up voluntary overtime if desired. The facility is big on safety, and there are opportunities for promotion to maintenance or entry-level engineering positions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.