Die Maker

Stellantis; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Kokomo, IN is seeking a skilled Die Maker to analyze specifications, lay out stock, and set up machine tools to fabricate and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools.

You will read blueprints, operate CNC and manual equipment, test parts, and ensure assemblies meet tolerances. The role demands strong math, problem-solving, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics.
• Minimum of 4 years combined experience and training similar to an apprenticeship as a Die Maker; or Apprenticeship certificate; or eight years of Die Maker experience; or five years plus three in related trade.
• Experience as a Die Maker in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Knowledge of G-Suite preferred.
• Ability to work shifts/overtime, read blueprints, plan operations, and use machine tools to meet dimensions and finishes.
• Ability to test, inspect, and adjust dies to ensure they meet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, and set up/operate machine tools to fabricate/repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools.
• Test and inspect dies to ensure true-to-design function and tolerances.
• Read blueprints/drawings/layouts to plan sequences of operations.
• Design, fit, and assemble dies, gauges, and tools using machine and hand tools.
• Maintain accuracy by measuring and adjusting dimensions, tolerances, and finishes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

Die Makers are highly skilled employees responsible for producing dies, and specialized parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a Die Maker to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and hand tools. The work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The candidate must have the ability to plan the sequence of operation and materials required according to knowledge of computer technology, such as computer aided design, CAD, or computer aided manufacturing, CAM, to design and create instructions for the manufacture tools. The candidate will be required to test and inspect the dies that are created to ensure that they are true to the original design and function properly. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics
• A minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Die Maker; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Die Maker; or eight (8) years of documented Die Maker experience; or five (5) years of documented Die Maker experience and three (3) years in a related trade.
• Experience as a Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Required
• Knowledge of G-Suite Preferred
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
• Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating dies or assemblies
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specifications
• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, CNC Machines and grinders to cut, bore, grind or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
• File, grind, shim and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools
• Perform tests with completed dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity and defects
• Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates
• Measure, mark and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulers
• Cut, shape and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rulers and hand tools
• Design jigs, fixtures and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products
• Select materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerances
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly
• Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task

Employment Type

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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