Tool & Die Lead - Automotive Mfg (1st/2nd Shifts)

Trillium Staffing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Referral program

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking experienced Tool & Die professionals for direct-hire roles in Warren, MI on 1st and 2nd shifts. Pay is $28-$36/hour with overtime potential.

The position involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying production dies, tooling, and related components while supporting die tryouts and production launches. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on tool and die experience, automotive manufacturing background, and the ability to read engineering drawings and perform

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on tool & die repair, tooling, or metal die experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/part drawings.
• Strong shop math skills.
• Comfortable using precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with basic SPC concepts.
• Experience machining components to print.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane and forklift/Hi-Lo.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify production dies and tooling.
• Support die tryouts, first-piece runs, and production launch activities.
• Investigate tooling and process issues when parts do not meet specifications.
• Perform repairs according to established die maintenance procedures.
• Fabricate and replace tooling components such as punches and sections.
• Machine components to print using conventional tool room equipment.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and documented specifications.
• Assist with tooling changes to meet quality standards.
• Communicate tooling or production concerns to supervision.
• Work with Tool Room leadership and plant management.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Tool & Die repair

Tooling

Metal die experience

Engineering drawings

Shop math

Precision measuring

Reading prints/part drawings

Overhead crane / forklift

Job description

Trillium Staffing is seeking experienced Tool & Die professionals for direct-hire roles in Warren, MI on 1st and 2nd shifts. Pay is $28-$36/hour with overtime potential.

The position involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying production dies, tooling, and related components while supporting die tryouts and production launches. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on tool and die experience, automotive manufacturing background, and the ability to read engineering drawings and perform