Tool & Die Maker

Adient US LLC; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled individual to join their team in a dynamic metal manufacturing environment. This role involves the manufacture of new production machinery, operating machine tools, and ensuring the maintenance of production equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong shop mathematics skills, a solid understanding of metal properties, and experience in CNC programming. If you are passionate about precision and efficiency in manufacturing, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute significantly to innovative production processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a metal manufacturing environment is essential.
• Requires machine shop training in mechanics and machining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new production machinery and equipment.
• Set up and operate machine tools for repairs and assembly.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery.

Skills

Shop Mathematics

Metal Properties

Machining Procedures

Good Communication Skills

CNC Programming

Production Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 7 years experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people - a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you'll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Job Summary:

Skilled applicant with experience in a metal manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture of new production machinery and equipment
• Sets up and operates 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 executes assignment 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.
• 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 to 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
• Disposal of used oil, emulsion and oils separators
• Setting up work places to suit production machinery design and in co-operation with production.
• Continuous implementation of preventive maintenance programs
• Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die. Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment
• Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures
• Good Communication Skills
• Experience in building and maintenance of production equipment
• CNC experience and CNC programming
• Experience with press dies preferred
• Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required

Reports to Lead Tool & Die Hand, Tool and Die Manager

PRIMARY LOCATION

Clanton