Automotive Stamping Die Toolmaker (Transfer & Progressive)

Amsted Automotive Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Amsted Automotive in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Automotive Stamping Die Toolmaker (Transfer & Progressive). You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize transfer and line dies, performing precise tooling setups and ensuring adherence to print specs.

You’ll collaborate with press teams, use 5-Why root-cause analysis, and emphasize safety and Lean practices daily. Shifts are available with premium pay; experience in metal stamping and GD&T is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency interpreting Blueprint GD&T for dies, details, and part prints.
• Strong troubleshooting ability to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Ability to interpret CMM or gaging data and adjust tooling to meet customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize transfer and line dies—both in-press and out-of-press.
• Perform precise machining and tooling operations using tool room equipment.
• Partner with press teams on setups and efficiencies to hit posted performance targets.
• Follow and champion safety procedures and protocols.
• Apply root cause analysis (including 5-Why) to drive quality and throughput.
• Hold responsibility for maintaining product quality to print specifications.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting

Tooling setup

CMM data interpretation

Metal stamping experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/college coursework in manufacturing

Tools

CMM

Tool room equipment

Job description

Automotive Stamping Die Toolmaker (Transfer & Progressive)Location: Sterling Heights, MI — Transform division, Amsted AutomotiveShifts Available: Afternoons 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (+15% premium) | Midnights 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (+15% premium)A Day in the LifeWhen your shift kicks off, you’re the go-to expert for keeping transfer and line dies running at peak performance—whether they’re in the press or on the bench. You’ll move seamlessly between diagnosing issues, executing die changes and builds, and dialing in quality to exactly what the print calls for. Alongside a tight-knit press team, you’ll set up tooling, chase down root causes with 5-Why problem solving, and leave every station safer, cleaner, and more efficient than you found it.About UsAt Amsted Automotive, we’re an employee-owned community of makers and problem-solvers shaping the future of mobility. Ownership here isn’t just a structure—it’s a mindset. Your ideas matter, your craftsmanship matters, and your impact is shared. Join our Transform division in Sterling Heights and help us elevate industrial and automotive manufacturing.What You’ll TackleTroubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize transfer and line dies—both in-press and out-of-press.Perform precise machining and tooling operations using tool room equipment.Partner with press teams on setups and efficiencies to hit posted performance targets.Follow and champion safety procedures and protocols.Apply root cause analysis (including 5-Why) to drive quality and throughput.Hold responsibility for maintaining product quality to print specifications.Work overtime as required to meet customer demand.Carry out wastewater handling responsibilities following completion of required environmental training.Promote Lean manufacturing—5S and Kaizen—in daily work.Support company goals via participation and completion of Continuous Improvement action plans.Perform other duties as assigned.What You’ll BringProficiency interpreting Blueprint GD&T for dies, details, and part prints.Strong troubleshooting ability to resolve day-to-day operational issues.Comfort using computers and productivity interfaces (e.g., control panels).Ability to interpret CMM or gaging data and adjust tooling to meet customer quality requirements.5+ years in metal stamping, prototype, tool and die build, or die repair.Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance to help protect the customer’s product and the environment.Thrives in a fast-paced production environment.High school diploma or GED required; technical or college coursework preferred.Physical & Work EnvironmentExtended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and repetitive motions.Excellent manual dexterity; able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs frequently.Manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise.Tools & Tech1500-ton stamping pressesCore Proficiencies5-Why (root cause analysis)Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)Tool/Die/Mold repairTool/Die/Mold setupRewards & BenefitsWe’ve built a benefits package that supports your health, financial wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work.Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePrescription drug benefitsWellness reimbursementTelehealthOnsite health screeningsMental health resourcesEmployee Assistance Program: counseling, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and moreFinancial BenefitsCompetitive salariesEmployee Stock Ownership PlanAnnual bonus opportunity401(k) with company matchHealth Savings Account with company contributionLife and Disability insuranceWork–Life BalancePaid Time OffParental Leave14 company-paid holidays annuallyDevelopmentTraining programsEducation expense reimbursementCareer advancement opportunitiesAdditional PerksPet insurance and discount programLegal insuranceEmployee discountsRecognition and rewardsCommunity involvementWorkplace giving matching gift program