Tool and Die Maker

Adient plc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 5,166,000 - 5,386,416; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Battle Creek seeks a Tool and Die Maker to repair dies and adjust setups to meet customer standards, under a Tooling Supervisor.

You will support tooling operations and quality checks in a metal stamping environment, with required training from Adient and its customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience in sheet metal stamping or similar.
• 1–2 years of experience with large transfer and progressive dies.
• Able to lift 40 lbs frequently.
• Standing 8+ hours; able to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot conditions in a production setting.
• Perform die set operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on metal stamping dies.
• Perform quality checks.
• Complete required training by Adient and its customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Tooling Supervisor, the Tool and Die Maker is responsible for repairing dies and making adjustments as needed to run dies in accordance with the customers’ standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tool and Die Maker must be able to troubleshoot conditions in a production setting
• Perform die set operations
• Perform preventative maintenance on metal stamping dies
• Perform quality checks
• Perform other duties as required
• Tool and Die Maker must complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a sheet metal stamping facility or similar experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with large transfer and progressive dies
• Able to lift 40 lbs. frequently depending upon rework
• Standing 8 or more hours, walking to assist in seat build, rework, etc.
• Be able to work 2nd shift

Preferred:

• Journeyman Tool and Die Card from the Department of Labor

Rate of Pay: $37.54 - $39.14 per hour

PRIMARY LOCATION

Battle Creek Seating Component Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.