Tool and Die Maker

American Axle & Manufacturing; Germantown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to plan and perform bench and machine operations for intricate tools, dies, fixtures, molds and gauges. The role may lead tooling projects, train staff, and contribute to development work while maintaining safe, orderly work areas.

The candidate should have a state-qualified apprenticeship or equivalent experience, with strong math, communication, and technical skills to interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of state-qualified apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience with general education including verbal and written communication and technical math.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate machine shop equipment.
• Lead, allocate and supervise tool room personnel on tooling projects.
• Train, guide and support others in performing their duties.
• Occasionally perform development and experimental work; select materials.
• Assist with material handling and keep work areas safe and orderly.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Leadership

Education

State-qualified apprenticeship

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Posting Title

Tool and Die Maker

Job Description Summary

Plan, lay out, and perform all bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair intricately designed and constructed tools, dies, fixtures, molds, gauges, machine attachments and mechanisms.

Job Description:

• Completion of state-qualified apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience with general education including verbal and written communication and technical math.
• Ability to perform difficult/technical calculations with decimals and fractions, use and interpret a wide variety of precision measuring instruments for exacting measurements, work from complicated drawings and specifications.
• Consistently demonstrate a high degree of skill and extensive knowledge of tooling practices and applications; set up, adjust, and operate machine shop equipment.
• Strong inter-personal skills needed to effectively train, guide, and support others in performing their duties and responsibilities. Ability to effectively organize work flow and set priorities in accordance with established procedures and daily instructions.
• May act as Lead Person on any given tooling project, allocating work to tool room personnel specializing in various areas of machining and bench operations.
• Occasionally do development and experimental work, select allowances and materials, proceed from own conception in absence of design and specifications.
• Assist others with material handling tasks; maintain safe, neat and orderly work areas.
• Perform other tasks or duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Completion of state-qualified apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience with general education including verbal and written communication and technical math

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail].

Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.