Tool and Die Maker

Sodecia; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Milestone payout

Job summary

Sodecia in Michigan is seeking a skilled tool and die joiner with stamping press experience to join our union shop. The role requires reading drawings, setting up machines, and inspecting parts to ensure precision.

Candidates should have a journeyman or accredited tool and die program and be comfortable working a shift that includes evenings and overtime; a $1,000 hiring bonus is offered along with milestone payments.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in stamping press calls.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Prefer Journeyman or accredited tool and die program.
• Must be able to work in the union environment.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances, and set up machine tools.
• Position, secure, measure, and work metal stock or castings to layout for machining.
• Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, bore, grind, otherwise shape work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts using hand tools.
• Machine, fit, and assemble castings and other parts to make metal patterns, core bores, and match plates.
• Inspect and test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.
• Repair of jigs, dies, and fixtures.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time by your Manager/Supervisor.
• Prefer Journeyman or accredited tool and die program.
• Must be able to work in the union environment

Skills

Stamping press experience

Press operations knowledge

Education

Journeyman tool & die program

Tools

Progressive presses

Transfer presses

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Must be willing to work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. time and a half after 40 hours, double time on Sundays and triple time on holidays when needed. Typically working 5- 6 days a week.

Hiring Bonus $1,000

$500 after 90 days and $500 after 120 days

Must have experience in stamping press calls.

Worked on large progressive and transfer presses.

Must have a strong work ethic

Read and interpret drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.

Compute dimensions and tolerances, and set up machine tools.

Position, secure, measure, and work metal stock or castings to layout for machining.

Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, bore, grind, otherwise shape work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.

Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.

Fit and assemble parts using hand tools..

Machine, fit, and assemble castings and other parts to make metal patterns, core bores, and match plates.

Inspect and test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.

Repair of jigs, dies, and fixtures.

Perform other duties as required from time to time by your Manager/Supervisor.

Prefer Journeyman or accredited tool and die program.

Must be able to work in the union environment

Work location

• In person