Journeyman Diemaker in Colorado Springs

Job Description

We’re hiring a Tool Room Shift Lead with a journeyman diemaker background to lead shift operations in our metal stamping facility. This is a hands-on role requiring deep tooling expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and proven leadership or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support toolmakers and technicians during assigned shift.
• Repair and maintain progressive, transfer, and line dies.
• Prioritize work orders and support production needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Drive improvements in die performance and toolroom efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and enforce safety protocols.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in tool and die, ideally in metal stamping.
• Leadership or project management experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and machining skills (manual and CNC).
• Effective communicator with solid time management.

Preferred

• Experience with die tryouts and process improvements.
• Familiar with ERP systems and lean manufacturing.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Sam Derynck with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to sam.derynck@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.