Die Tooling (Summer of 2027)

Autokiniton; Belleville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive supplier offering internships across multiple states, with placement contingent on business needs and candidate preferences. You will gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, tooling maintenance, measurement systems, machining, and die components, collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

This internship provides practical exposure to tooling and die operations and reinforces a collaborative,

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and specifications to understand tooling, fixtures, and die components.
• Gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, surface grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Assist with die maintenance, tooling assembly, fitting, and adjustments to support production and quality requirements.
• Learn precision measurement and inspection techniques using gauges, measuring tools, Faro equipment, and other quality verification methods.
• Support toolmakers and die leaders during tooling tryouts, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop foundational welding skills through exposure to MIG and TIG welding applications used in tooling and fixture repair.
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to understand tooling design, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving techniques.

Job description

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

Internship placements are based on both candidate preferences and business needs. Although location preferences will be considered, placement at a specific location cannot be guaranteed and is dependent on functional and location availability (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi).

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and specifications to understand tooling, fixtures, and die components.
• Gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, surface grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Assist with die maintenance, tooling assembly, fitting, and adjustments to support production and quality requirements.
• Learn precision measurement and inspection techniques using gauges, measuring tools, Faro equipment, and other quality verification methods.
• Support toolmakers and die leaders during tooling tryouts, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop foundational welding skills through exposure to MIG and TIG welding applications used in tooling and fixture repair.
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to understand tooling design, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving techniques.

This internship provides hands-on experience in tool and die operations, machining, tooling maintenance, measurement systems, and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced automotive environment.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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