Precision Tooling & Die Expert — Profit‑Sharing

Amsted Automotive Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit‑Sharing

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short‑Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Michigan seeks an experienced tool and die maker for second shift (2:30pm–10:30pm). You will translate blueprints into precise tooling and work on dies, jigs, and fixtures to support production.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with trades and production teams to improve manufacturability. A formal apprenticeship or eight‑year training, plus hands‑on die experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or eight‑year training program approved by a skilled trades committee or equivalent.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair of dies, tools, fixtures, and jigs—in‑press and bench.
• Fluency with precision measuring and gauging instruments.
• Hands‑on experience with lathes, mills, and grinding equipment.
• Exceptional precision and care to avoid part, tool, or equipment damage.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Journeyman’s license or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex blueprints into accurate tooling using precision measurement to verify critical dimensions.
• Set up and operate toolroom machinery; select materials, cutters, and fixturing with safety front and center.
• Sharpen, maintain, and condition tools prior to storage or release to production.
• Apply deep knowledge of jigs, fixtures, and dies to run and debug test dies; correct to print and process requirements.
• Use hand tools; perform heat treating or welding as needed to restore or enhance components.
• Follow lockout procedures and keep the work area clean, organized, and audit‑ready.
• Complete tool logs and condition reports to capture history and drive data‑based decisions.
• Partner with skilled trades and production teams; offer input on manufacturing capabilities and improvements.
• Handle additional assignments as directed.

Skills

Apprenticeship/8‑year training

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Hands‑on tool experience

Safety‑first

Lockout/Tagout familiarity

Education

Journeyman’s License or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinding equipment

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group in Michigan seeks an experienced tool and die maker for second shift (2:30pm–10:30pm). You will translate blueprints into precise tooling and work on dies, jigs, and fixtures to support production.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with trades and production teams to improve manufacturability. A formal apprenticeship or eight‑year training, plus hands‑on die experience, are required.