Precision Tooling Technician for Dies & Fixtures

Autokiniton; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Meridian, MS is seeking a skilled machinist to join our tooling and die team. You will read blueprints, plan setups, select cutting tools, and operate various machine shop equipment to produce parts to exact specifications.

This role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot tooling, and assist others during production runs, with opportunities to advance through formal apprenticeship credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or similar experience.
• Excellent time management and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong problem solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Excellent communication skills in colleague relations and with customers when needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Comply with Autokiniton's values and policies.

Responsibilities

• Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe.
• Performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering materials, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and feeds/speeds.
• Heat-treats and welds parts as required.
• Determines specifications for inspection using precision measuring tools and performs required inspection before, during and after machining.
• Does hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies; uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools and dies; tests dies to production specs and traces issues to source.
• Tear down, repairs and reassembles tooling as required.
• Assists other tool room personnel with troubleshooting.
• Assists Press Operators with tooling troubleshooting during production runs.
• Maintains high precision and careful handling to avoid damage.
• Maintains safety to prevent injuries while operating tools.
• Possesses good troubleshooting skills.
• Able to pull and set-up tooling.
• Process hourly/daily paperwork as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Apprenticeship completed

Time management

Problem solving (8D/5 Whys)

Communication skills

Independence / self-starter

Attendance record

Compliance with company policies

Job description

Autokiniton in Meridian, MS is seeking a skilled machinist to join our tooling and die team. You will read blueprints, plan setups, select cutting tools, and operate various machine shop equipment to produce parts to exact specifications.

This role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot tooling, and assist others during production runs, with opportunities to advance through formal apprenticeship credentials.