3rd Shift Tool & Die Repair Technician — Growth & Benefits

Autokiniton Global Group; Milan (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401

14 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a 3rd shift Tool and Die Repair associate to join our Milan team in Michigan. You will repair and maintain dies, jigs, fixtures, and tools, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications in a high-precision setting.

Ideal candidates have experience repairing large dies inside and outside presses, plus some welding or electrical knowledge. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Set up and operate conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders) to fabricate parts
• Fit and assemble parts to make/repair/modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects using precision tools
• Test completed tools or dies to ensure specifications are met
• Troubleshoot tooling or equipment to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance and repairs

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Set up and operate conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders to fabricate parts
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using hand tools or precision measuring instruments
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects using precision measuring instruments
• Test completed tools or dies to ensure that they meet specifications
• Troubleshoot issues with tooling or equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance and repairs

Skills

Die repair

English skills

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Tooling maintenance

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Grinders

Precision measuring

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking a 3rd shift Tool and Die Repair associate to join our Milan team in Michigan. You will repair and maintain dies, jigs, fixtures, and tools, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications in a high-precision setting.

Ideal candidates have experience repairing large dies inside and outside presses, plus some welding or electrical knowledge. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across the manufacturing floor.