Precision Upsetter Tooling Finisher

Mid-West Forging and Machining; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD & AD&D Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off after probation

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Vehicle discount

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Mid-West Forging and Machining is seeking a Precision Upsetter Tooling Finisher in Cleveland, OH. You will review tooling requirements, gather precision measuring tools, and recondition dies and tooling using powered drills, grinders, and files.

You will inspect dies for cracks, assess salvageability, read blueprints, and document measurements on required forms while maintaining a safe, clean workstation. The role emphasizes precision and adherence to plant safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Proficiency with micrometers and calipers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; basic crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tooling requirements and gather micrometers, calipers, steel gauge pins, and other gages.
• Disassemble, recondition, bench, and clean dies/tooling with hand tools and maintain finish quality.
• Inspect for cracks, wear, and dimensional accuracy; assess salvageability.
• Read and interpret part, machine, and die blueprints; document measurements on forms.
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow safety rules; perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency with micrometers and calip

Mechanical aptitude

Crane operation experience

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered drills

Grinders

Files

Cranes

Job description

Precision Upsetter Tooling FinisherA day in this roleYou start by reviewing tooling requirements for the manual and automatic upsetter machines, then gather micrometers, calipers, steel gauge pins, and other gages to verify critical dimensions. Next, you disassemble, recondition, bench, and clean dies and related tooling, resurfacing them with hand tools such as powered drills, grinders, and files to restore smooth finishes. Throughout the shift, you inspect dies for cracks, evaluate wear to determine if they’re salvageable, and analyze any defective parts to recommend adjustments or modifications. You’ll decipher blueprints, document process measurements on the required forms, maintain a spotless workstation, and follow every plant and safety rule. Other duties arise, and you handle them with care and precision.ScopeAssemble, recondition, bench, change, and clean tooling for manual and automatic upsetters.Measure and document results using company forms; ensure conformance to specifications.Use micrometers, calipers, steel gauge pins, and other measuring devices with confidence.Resurface and clean dies/tooling with powered drills, grinders, files, and similar hand tools.Inspect for cracks, finish quality, and dimensional accuracy; verify die opening diameters.Assess worn dies for salvageability; recommend changes based on root-cause observations.Read and interpret part, machine, and die blueprints.Keep machines, tools, and the work area clean; follow all safety and plant procedures.Perform additional tasks as assigned.Role typeIndividual contributor; no supervisory responsibilities.What you bringEducation: High school diploma or GED preferred.Experience: 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.Core competenciesCommunication: Read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; report relevant job data clearly.Math: Perform basic mathematics.Computers/Systems: Use basic technology such as digital self-service tools, time clocks, and other applicable systems.Additional preferred qualificationsSatisfactory completion of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and related measurement devices.Strong mechanical aptitude.Prior crane operation experience.Physical demandsStand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach throughout the shift.Move materials using carts, dollies, cranes, and jacks as needed.Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.Tolerate wide temperature swings driven by weather and machinery.Work in areas with elevated noise and vibration.Wear required PPE at all times: hard hat, protective eyewear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.Comfortable working in confined spaces.Work environmentYou’ll work around historic forging equipment and active conveyance systems where heat, noise, debris, and moving materials are common. Expect significant floor and overhead traffic in the department and periods of high vibration with occasional airborne particulates.Compensation and benefitsPay rate: $25.25/hourFull-time employmentShift premiums: 2nd shift ($1.00), 3rd shift ($0.75)/per hourUnion facility with a probationary period of 856 working hours (approximately 5 months)Benefits Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD & D Life insurance) bolded benefits are company paid.401k Company MatchTime off:Six (6) PTO days after 6 months of serviceTwo (2) weeks of paid vacation (for 1 year of service but less than 5)Eleven (11) paid holidays after completion of their probationary periodNew FORD vehicle/supplier discountCompany-provided PPEAnnual boot allowance and vendor $15 discountQuarterly Perfect Attendance BonusFresh Food Vending Machines with 5th lunch free for every 4 purchasedLegalQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.