Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
Medical
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Retirement
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples Die Location: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt) Sharples Die is a long ...
Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples Die Location: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt) Sharples Die is a long ...
Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples Die Location: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt) Sharples Die is a long ...
Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples Die Location: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt) Sharples Die is a long ...
Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples DieLocation: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt)Sharples Die is a long ...
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Attleboro Falls, MA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Medical
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Die Maker (Steel Rule / Laser Die) - Sharples DieLocation: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt)Sharples Die is a long ...
$27 - $34.25/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies ...
$27 - $34.25/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies ...
Batavia, IL · On-site
$26.50 - $33.50/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Batavia, IL Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Batavia, IL · On-site
$26.50 - $33.50/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Batavia, IL Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Batavia, IL · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Batavia, IL Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Batavia, IL · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Batavia, IL Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Batavia, IL · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die MakerCompany: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Batavia, ILJob Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt)About Triangle Dies & SuppliesTriangle Dies ...
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Batavia, IL · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Steel Rule & Rotary Die MakerCompany: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Batavia, ILJob Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt)About Triangle Dies & SuppliesTriangle Dies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die Maker Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt) About Triangle Dies ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die MakerCompany: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Brooklyn Park, MNJob Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt)About Triangle Dies ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$20 - $34/hr
Job Title: Steel Rule & Rotary Die MakerCompany: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Brooklyn Park, MNJob Type: Full-time | Hourly (Non-exempt)About Triangle Dies ...
Irvington, NJ · On-site
$85 - $100/hr
Retirement
PTO
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
Irvington, NJ · On-site
$85 - $100/hr
Retirement
PTO
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
Irvington, NJ · On-site
$100K/yr
Retirement
PTO
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
Irvington, NJ · On-site
$100K/yr
Retirement
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Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
Irvington, NJ · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
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Irvington, NJ · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
$100K/yr
Retirement
PTO
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
$100K/yr
Retirement
PTO
Steel rule die manufacturing processes * Die cutting and converting operations * Counter plate design and stripping tool configuration * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and dielines
Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
Start Your Career in Print Production Today Steel Rule Die Maker Entry Level 1st Shift, Monday - Friday Location: Neenah, WI (on-site only) Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour Do you notice the small ...
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Start Your Career in Print Production Today Steel Rule Die Maker Entry Level 1st Shift, Monday - Friday Location: Neenah, WI (on-site only) Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour Do you notice the small ...
Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
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Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
We build high-quality steel rule cutting dies and related tooling that help customers run efficient, accurate die-cutting operations. As part of the DFC Manufacturing Group, CTI offers long-term ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies)Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Brooklyn Park, MNJob Type: Full-time | HourlyAbout Triangle Dies & SuppliesTriangle Dies & Supplies ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies)Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group)Location: Brooklyn Park, MNJob Type: Full-time | HourlyAbout Triangle Dies & SuppliesTriangle Dies & Supplies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies) Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies) Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies) Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site
DIE ASSEMBLER (Steel Rule Dies) Company: Triangle Dies & Supplies (DFC Manufacturing Group) Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Full-time | Hourly About Triangle Dies & Supplies Triangle Dies ...
$12.98 - $14.29
1% of jobs
$14.29 - $15.60
3% of jobs
$15.60 - $16.91
7% of jobs
$18.09 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.91 - $18.23
15% of jobs
$18.23 - $19.54
18% of jobs
The median wage is $20.13 / hr.
$19.54 - $20.85
12% of jobs
$20.85 - $22.16
16% of jobs
$22.52 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.16 - $23.47
10% of jobs
$23.47 - $24.78
9% of jobs
$24.78 - $26.09
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| Aspect | Temporary Steel Rule Die | Steel Rule Die Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically no formal certification required, but experience in die making is common | Relevant certifications or training in die making or manufacturing |
| Work Environment | Used in short-term projects, flexible, often on-site or in small workshops | Manufacturing facilities, workshops, or die shops with ongoing production |
| Usage | Temporary, quick-turnaround die for one-time or short-run jobs | Design, build, and maintain steel rule dies for ongoing or multiple projects |
In summary, a Temporary Steel Rule Die is used for short-term, quick projects without extensive manufacturing processes, while a Steel Rule Die Maker specializes in creating and maintaining these dies for ongoing production. The main difference lies in the role's focus: one on using temporary dies, the other on making them.
Cities with the most Temporary Steel Rule Die job openings:
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States with the most job openings for Temporary Steel Rule Die jobs include:
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Location: North Attleboro (Massachusetts) | Department: Operations | Reports to: Plant Manager | Status: Hourly (non-exempt)
Sharples Die is a long-established die shop known for high-quality steel rule and laser die solutions, serving customers across packaging, thermoforming, and specialty industrial applications. We build tooling using modern processes like CNC rule bending, water-jet cutting, and lasers-while still valuing the craftsmanship that separates "good" dies from great ones.
If you're a die maker who takes pride in precision, tight tolerance work, and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment, we want to talk.
What you'll doBuild, assemble, and repair steel rule cutting dies, stripping fixtures, and related tooling to customer/job specs
Cut, bend, notch, and fit rule using automated and manual equipment (Serviform, EasyBender, or equivalent)
Insert, grind, and secure rule into die boards for proper fit, alignment, and cutting tolerance
Read and interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, and job tickets with strong accuracy
Rubber dies and support rubbering/blanking/stripping processes as needed
Modify and revise existing dies when specs change or rework is required
Inspect and verify quality (dimensions, tolerance, craftsmanship) and correct non-conformances
Perform basic preventative maintenance (cleaning, adjustments, minor repairs) on die-making equipment
Use computer systems for job tracking, data entry, and time recording (ERP systems such as CyFrame/4D or similar)
Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area and collaborate with CAD/production to resolve questions quickly
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong mechanical aptitude and craftsmanship with high attention to detail
Ability to read/interpret prints and CAD-driven job documentation
Comfortable using hand tools and shop equipment for die build and repair
Basic computer skills (job tracking, time entry, production systems)
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate clearly with the team
Preferred
1–3 years of experience in steel rule die making, die cutting, or related converting/manufacturing
Familiarity with packaging, printing, converting, carton converting, thermoforming, or specialty tooling environments
Experience with rubbering, blanking, stripping, and tooling revisions
Experience on CNC rule bending / automated benders and related tooling processes
Stand on concrete flooring for extended periods
Frequent bending/stooping; repetitive hand/arm motions using tools
Lift up to 65 lbs (over 65 lbs with assistance)
Manufacturing environment with moderate-to-high noise and airborne dust; PPE required
A company known for steel rule dies and related tooling, with a reputation built on customer commitment and craftsmanship
Work alongside a team using modern die-making technology (CNC bending, water-jet cutting, and lasers)
Benefits include competitive wages, health & dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, bonuses, and development opportunities
Sharples Die is an equal opportunity employer.
