Tool and Die Apprentice: 4-Year Program with Growth & Relocation

Axis Engineering; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Tool allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 


15 paid holidays

Job summary

Autokiniton is seeking motivated individuals to join the Axis Engineering Tool and Die Apprenticeship program. This four-year program blends hands-on shop-floor training with college coursework, exposing you to lathe, drill press, milling, surface grinder, dies, and basic welding and CNC concepts.

You will learn from Die Leaders and Die Makers, participate in inspections with precision tools, and grow toward skilled trades.

Qualifications

• Must pass aptitude test.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to attend 4-year apprenticeship program through Autokiniton approved college.
• Successfully complete Hilo and Crane training program within 30 days.
• Ability to run all tool room & precision equipment efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Physical and drug screen are required to enter the training program.
• Must be able and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and become proficient in tool room equipment including lathe, drill press, conventional milling machine (Bridgeport), and surface grinder.
• Bench (stone) die details to high polish.
• Assemble, set punches, lead-check, and dry-run dies.
• Operate and develop an intermediate skill level in mig welding and tig welding.
• Operate and develop a basic understanding of CNC milling, wire EDM, and co-ordinate measurement machines.
• Will be exposed to engineering disciplines including design and programming.
• Read detail prints and layout work piece to specifications.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures for repetitive projects.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications and high-quality product.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining.
• Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.
• Determine specifications for inspection of work, using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before, during and after machining.

Skills

Aptitude test

Driver license

Willingness to learn

Physical endurance

Education

4-year apprenticeship through AUTOKINITON college

Job description

Autokiniton is seeking motivated individuals to join the Axis Engineering Tool and Die Apprenticeship program. This four-year program blends hands-on shop-floor training with college coursework, exposing you to lathe, drill press, milling, surface grinder, dies, and basic welding and CNC concepts.

You will learn from Die Leaders and Die Makers, participate in inspections with precision tools, and grow toward skilled trades.