Tool & Die Internship: Hands-On Machining & QA

Autokiniton; Belleville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive supplier offering internships across multiple states, with placement contingent on business needs and candidate preferences. You will gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, tooling maintenance, measurement systems, machining, and die components, collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

This internship provides practical exposure to tooling and die operations and reinforces a collaborative,

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and specifications to understand tooling, fixtures, and die components.
• Gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, surface grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Assist with die maintenance, tooling assembly, fitting, and adjustments to support production and quality requirements.
• Learn precision measurement and inspection techniques using gauges, measuring tools, Faro equipment, and other quality verification methods.
• Support toolmakers and die leaders during tooling tryouts, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop foundational welding skills through exposure to MIG and TIG welding applications used in tooling and fixture repair.
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to understand tooling design, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving techniques.

Job description

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive supplier offering internships across multiple states, with placement contingent on business needs and candidate preferences. You will gain hands-on experience with tool room equipment, tooling maintenance, measurement systems, machining, and die components, collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

This internship provides practical exposure to tooling and die operations and reinforces a collaborative,