Machining Technician - Production Engineering

LS Solutions; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Childcare support

Elder care support

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a skilled technician to support machining and tooling for stamping dies, aluminum die cast, and plastic molds across North American auto plants. You will assist development teams, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure molds and jigs run smoothly in manufacturing.

The role involves working with production tooling in dusty environments, operating overhead cranes, and occasional travel with overtime, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience or related degree in machining, CNC programming, die finishing, etc.
• Experience with operation of large to medium CNC machining centers, die/mold machining, basic computer proficiency, and G-code programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor molds, dies, and jigs.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians to troubleshoot and repair tooling.
• Identify process and quality improvements.
• Support new model activities.
• Participate in tests and trials under supervision.
• Assist team members as needed.

Job description

Role Overview

This technician position is vital for machining and manufacturing stamping dies, aluminum die cast, or plastic injection molds and instrument panel jigs across North American auto plants. It involves supporting new technology transfer from development teams, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and ensuring molds and jigs operate correctly for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor molds, dies, and jigs;
• Collaborate with experienced technicians to troubleshoot and repair tooling;
• Identify process and quality improvements;
• Support new model activities;
• Participate in tests and trials under supervision;
• Assist team members as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 2 years’ experience or related degree in machining, CNC programming, die finishing, etc. Skills include operation of large to medium CNC machining centers, die/mold machining, basic computer proficiency, and G-code programming.

Work Environment

Involves working with production tooling in dusty environments, operating overhead cranes, and occasional travel. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work are required.

Benefits & Growth

Competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, career advancement, training programs, tuition assistance, and additional supports like childcare and elder care. Honda promotes diversity and equal opportunity employment.