Tool and Die Tech -3rd Shift Union, SC

Location: 

US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp

Date:  Jun 8, 2026

Long Description

Role Summary 
To perform maintenance, service, and repair work on large and small tool & dies regarding engineering changes and improvements,


Key Responsibilities 

  • General drilling and tapping, milling, turning, and grinding - cylindrical & surface - in the tool room.
  • Service work on all dies in the Press Shop.
  • Repair in the press during failure.
  • Ensure quality of press parts by optimized die maintenance.
  • Responsible for spare parts stock
  • Servicing of dies with stamping nuts and supportive equipment.
  • PM (Preventive Maintenance on Tooling)
  • Re-construction of dies: turning, milling, drilling, and grinding
  • Spotting of dies
  • MIG, TIG, Stick welding


Education & Experience 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent; required
  • Toolmaker Apprenticeship/Journeyman preferred
  • Associate degree in machining preferred


Key Qualifications/Requirements 

  • Minimum of Five (5) years automotive tool & die experience preferred
  • Class A automotive experience preferred
  • Knowledge in pneumatics 
  • Experience with nut setting equipment 
  • Standard parts 
  • MIG, TIG, Stick welding, hard brazing
  • Basic CAD drawing knowledge
  • Metric System
  • Basic knowledge of press operation

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!