TOOL and DIE TRAINEE

Automation Personnel Services

Clanton (AL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 42,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay
Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
6 paid Holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Clanton, AL is seeking a Tool and Die Trainee to begin a hands-on path in tooling and die operations within a fast-paced seat manufacturing environment. The role offers full-time, temp-to-hire employment with opportunities to grow as you train on site.

Expect to learn machinery setup, precision machining, and production scheduling while earning a competitive wage with weekly pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

  • Pass the mechanical aptitude apprentice entry level test and complete 4-year program in Tool and Die Apprenticeship policy.
  • Ability to learn machine shop training in mechanics, shop math, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.
  • Ability to learn to set up work places according to production machinery design and work with production.
  • Ability to learn CNC and other technical equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment.
  • Set up and operate machine tools and fit/assemble parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines.
  • Use precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
  • Schedule and order parts and equipment for new assembly lines.
  • Monitor deadlines and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Good communication skills

Tools

CNC

Job description

TOOL AND DIE Trainee

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Tool and Die Trainee for a company based in Clanton, AL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to find a position that offers valuable skills and growth within a fast-paced and innovative seat manufacturing organization.

Pay Rate

$17.50 per hour

Schedule and Hours

5 00 am to 5 00 pm.

500pm to 500 am.

Weekends likely

Tool and Die Trainee Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment
  2. Sets up and operate machine tools and fits and assembles parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines.
  • Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
  • Plans and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
  • Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
  • Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines
  • Material allocation
  • Respond urgently during production hours in performing duties to assist maintenance.
  • Conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
  • Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to tool and die supervisor.
  • Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly.
  • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Testing and introducing new monitoring and control systems
  • Monitoring deadlines
Tool and Die Trainee Qualifications and Requirements
  1. Pass the mechanical aptitude apprentice entry level test provided by JCI as set forth in future apprenticeship policy and complete 4-year program set forth in the Tool and Die Apprenticeship policy.
  • Possess ability to learn machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.
  • Possess ability to learn to set up work places according to production machinery design and work with production.
  • Possess ability to learn CNC and other technical equipment.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Vocational training regarding machining is preferred.
  • Additional training previous to entering CRH apprenticeship program is preferred but not required.
Job Type

Full-time, Temp to Hire

Benefits
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
  • 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

  • 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025)
  • Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025)
  • Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
  • Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
  • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

APSClanton

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