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

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Life and Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Sterling Heights is seeking skilled maintenance specialists for transfer and line dies. You will diagnose issues, perform die changes, and ensure quality aligns with print specifications within a fast-paced production setting.

The role emphasizes tooling setup, root-cause analysis, safety, and Lean practices (5S/Kaizen) to improve throughput and efficiency while supporting environmental compliance goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in metal stamping, prototype, tool and die build, or die repair.
• Proficiency interpreting Blueprint GD&T for dies, details, and part prints.
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance.

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

Metal stamping

Tool & Die

Die repair

GD&T

5-Why

CMM data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Job description

Location: Sterling Heights, MI — Transform division, Amsted Automotive

Shifts Available: Afternoons 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (+15% premium) | Midnights 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (+15% premium)

A Day in the Life

When 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 Us

At 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 Tackle

• 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.
• 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 Bring

• Proficiency 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 Environment

• Extended 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 & Tech

• 1500-ton stamping presses

Core Proficiencies

• 5-Why (root cause analysis)
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Tool/Die/Mold repair
• Tool/Die/Mold setup

Rewards & Benefits

We’ve built a benefits package that supports your health, financial wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Life and Disability insurance

Work–Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 14 company-paid holidays annually

Development

• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Additional Perks

• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement
• Workplace giving matching gift program