Tool and Die Maker

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will execute stamping die modifications and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality standards. This innovative company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple insurance options, education assistance, and a 401(k) plan. If you are passionate about automotive manufacturing and want to contribute to a company that values improvement and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Multiple Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan Options

Company Paid Disability & Basic Life Insurance

HSA & FSA Options

Education Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tooling/die repair is required.
• Must have own tools and experience in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute stamping die modifications based on engineering requests.
• Mentor additional team members as assigned by the manager.
• Communicate with internal teams on status, timing, and quality.

Skills

Tooling/Die Repair

Overhead Crane Operation

Automotive Manufacturing

Basic Shop Math

Reading Engineering Drawings

Tools

Measuring Tools

Hi-Lo

Job description

Tool and Die Maker

HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Stamping Die Tuner will be responsible for:

1. Executing stamping die modifications based on engineering requests within the prescribed time frame and quality requirements
2. Mentoring of additional team members as assigned by manager
3. Knowledge and understanding of the HIROTEC Die process and philosophy
4. Evaluate necessary changes to improve surface and dimensional issues of sheet metal panels as defined by stamping engineering
5. Utilize various troubleshooting techniques of stamping dies including split, wrinkle, spring back and distortion and implementation of necessary corrective actions
6. Ability to communicate with internal die tryout team and internal engineering team on status’ including timing, quality, and progress of assigned dies
7. Work skills include general understanding of die construction, general die disassembly/assembly, check line dies in spotting press, flame harden dies, panel nesting, die static and dynamic checks, welding, grinding/stoning/polishing, surface check in press and under lights, spotting, Class A surface adjustment, die set into press, press operation including tonnage and cushion adjustment, press maintenance, read engineering change request, inner/outer pad bearing adjustment, and dimensional review in checking fixture

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

1. 3-5 years’ experience in tooling/die repair
2. Previous experience operating an overhead crane and a Hi-Lo
3. Candidate must have own tools and experience in automotive manufacturing
4. Ability to read and understand the part engineering drawings
5. Willingness and ability to follow the rules for a safe workplace
6. Understand basic shop math and knowledge of different measuring tools

Benefits

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including:

• Multiple Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan Options
• Company Paid Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA (including dependent care) Options
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• And more!

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.