Tool and Die Maker II - Journeyman - 2nd Shift
Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Walk me through your background as a certified journeyman tool and die maker. How many years have you been doing this and what kinds of dies or tooling have you built?
verifies the required journeyman certification and depth of hands-on experience
Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a complex equipment breakdown that wasn't obvious at first. What was your process?
looks for a systematic troubleshooting approach versus guesswork
Tell me about a rework project that came over from manufacturing that was messier than expected. How did you handle it and get it back on schedule?
assesses ability to manage unplanned, disruptive work under time pressure
Tell me about a time you trained someone less experienced on a tool and die skill. What made it click for them?
evaluates the mentoring ability the role explicitly requires
How comfortable are you working second shift, 3:15 pm to 1:15 am, with less supervision and support staff around than during the day?
confirms realistic expectations about working independently on off-shift hours
Tell me about a time you suggested a change to a machine or process that improved safety or productivity. Did it get adopted?
looks for a track record of proactive improvement, not just maintenance
Technical
How do you read and work from a die drawing or schematic when you're building or repairing tooling from scratch?
confirms real fluency with blueprints, not just familiarity
What's your experience with AutoCAD and Mastercam X in this kind of work?
checks the specific software tools named in the posting
How would you set up a preventative maintenance schedule for a brand-new piece of equipment coming into the tool room?
tests understanding of PM planning based on manufacturer recommendations, not just reactive fixing
Describe your experience with welding and fabricating guards or mechanical structures. What's the most complex piece you've built from a design?
confirms hands-on fabrication skill beyond die making alone
You're asked to prototype a replacement part for a machine with no drawing available. How would you approach replicating it?
tests reverse-engineering skill and confidence working without full documentation
Situational
Say a progressive die is producing parts out of tolerance on second shift and no engineer is around. What do you check first, and how far do you go before calling for help?
gauges independent judgment and knowing the limits of their own authority
If you're leading a complex tool build and the team leader isn't available, how do you prioritize and coordinate the work?
checks readiness to informally lead in the team leader's absence
When an OEM vendor is slow to respond on a breakdown that's costing production time, what do you do to keep things moving?
tests initiative and vendor communication skills under pressure
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