Lead Tool & Die Technician

Autokiniton; Avon (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Tool allowance

15 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is hiring for a Full-Time Tool & Die leadership role at our Avon, OH plant. You will provide technical leadership to Tool & Die Makers and apprentices, manage daily tooling work, and drive a data-driven improvement program focused on die reliability.

You will build and repair dies, inspect tooling, and ensure production support aligns with safety and quality standards. Quals include a high school diploma or GED and automotive stamping experience; leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Automotive stamping experience.
• Previous leadership or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to Tool & Die Makers and apprentices.
• Prioritize and assign work to ensure tooling repairs, preventative maintenance, and production support activities are completed efficiently.
• Train, mentor, and assist in the development of Tool & Die associates and apprentices.
• Monitor tooling performance and maintain a data-driven tool improvement program focused on die reliability and performance.
• Build, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify progressive and transfer dies, fixtures, gauges, jigs, and tooling components.
• Runs strip and/or blanks through the die.
• Inspect tooling before, during, and after machining using precision measuring equipment and gauging instruments.
• Perform machining operations utilizing Tool Room equipment in accordance with company standards.
• Heat treat tools and components as required.
• Troubleshoot tooling and press issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain fixture, gauge, tooling, and perishable component inventories.
• Assist in completing work orders, purchase requisitions, tooling documentation, and related records.
• Coordinate engineering changes, tooling projects, and production support activities.
• Update department priorities and communicate shift activities during shift handoffs.
• Promote and maintain housekeeping and 6S standards throughout the Tool Room.
• Operate Tool Room machinery and equipment in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive stamping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tooling equipment

Job description

AUTOKINITON is hiring for a Full-Time Tool & Die leadership role at our Avon, OH plant. You will provide technical leadership to Tool & Die Makers and apprentices, manage daily tooling work, and drive a data-driven improvement program focused on die reliability.

You will build and repair dies, inspect tooling, and ensure production support aligns with safety and quality standards. Quals include a high school diploma or GED and automotive stamping experience; leadership experience is preferred.