How to hire a die maintenance

How to hire a die maintenance, step by step

Here's a step-by-step die maintenance hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a die maintenance job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new die maintenance
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a die maintenance, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect die maintenance also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents die maintenance salaries for various positions.

   Type of Die Maintenance	Description	Hourly rate
   Die Maintenance	Machinists and tool and die makers set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.	$14-28
   Tool Designer	A tool designer is an expert who works to engineer a new equipment's initial design used in industrial manufacturing. Tool designers design machine cutting tools like drills, broaches, and milling-machine cutters... Show more	$22-41
   Tool Maker	The job of a toolmaker is to make precision tools, holding devices, and special guides that are used in the manufacturing process. You will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and improving jigs, fixtures, and fittings for press tools and all tooling dies, conducting routine regrinding and servicing of tools, and ensuring compliance with all quality standard regulations... Show more	$19-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Grinders
   • Stamping Dies
   • Manual Lathes
   • Toyota
   • TIG
   • Die Repair
   • MIG
   • Hand Tools
   • Machine Shop
   • Machine Tools
   • Drill Press
   • Shop Equipment
   • Cam
   • Jigs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform all machining operations necessary to build production machinery and tooling to manufacture a wide selection of aerospace fasteners.
   • Deliver exceptional maintenance on extrusion lines and develop rubber extrusion dies to production standards; operate fork lift.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your die maintenance job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A die maintenance can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, die maintenances' average salary in texas is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level die maintenances 47% less than senior-level die maintenances.
   • Certifications. A die maintenance with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a die maintenance's salary.

   Average die maintenance salary

   $43,215yearly

   $20.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level die maintenance salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a die maintenance job description

   A job description for a die maintenance role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a die maintenance job description:

   Die maintenance job description example

   The Die Maintenance Technician applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, machining, and assembly procedures to repair and fabricate dies.
   Responsibilities: Maintains, troubleshoots, and debugs progressive die tooling. Repair of any problems. Capable to direct engineering changes, replacement parts, gauges and special tooling. Plans jobs and routes throughout shop working Performs in-process inspections. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair dies in press if needed Completes safety inspections on tools prior to sending to production. Installs tool sensors when applicable Provide Engineering expertise, direction and assistance as required in resolving tooling related problems. Assist in the development and the maintenance of tooling. Develops, proposes and implements tooling and equipment improvements to foster an environment of continuous improvement on the shop floor Must be able to keep accurate die maintenance records. Experience: One to five years experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Progressive die experience is also preferred. The pay range is $23.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on experience. Company DescriptionEmployBridge is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
   
   Who is EmployBridge?
   We have an entire family of specialty staffing companies that include: ResourceMFG, Select Staffing, ProLogistix, ProDrivers, Staffing Solutions, Employment Plus, Resource Accounting, Personnel One, MedicalSolutions, RemX Specialty Staffing, Westaff, and Remedy Intelligent Staffing.
   
   We are growing and always searching for potential team members who share our values, want to make a difference, and thrive in challenging environments. We have built a work environment that is team oriented, financially rewarding, innovative and fun. We consistently promote from within and offer career paths that keep our employees engaged. Opportunities are local and nationwide!
   
   What do we value?
   There are five fundamental values upon which EmployBridge operates- Honesty, Integrity, Maturity, Family First, and Passion. At EmployBridge, we don’t just talk about our values, we live them.
   
   What do we offer?
   EmployBridge offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: comprehensive Health coverage including Medical/Dental/Vision and prescription drug benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, flexible spending accounts, and a wellness program.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right die maintenance for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with die maintenances they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit die maintenances who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your die maintenance job on Zippia to find and recruit die maintenance candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit die maintenances, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new die maintenance

   Once you have selected a candidate for the die maintenance position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new die maintenance. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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