Tool & Die Maker

Amsted Automotive Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit-Sharing

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group seeks a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker to design, manufacture, and maintain tooling for our production processes. This second-shift role runs 2:30pm–10:30pm, Monday through Friday, emphasizing precision and safety.

You will interpret blueprints, set up tool room machines, test dies, and collaborate with skilled trades to meet specifications while maintaining thorough tool logs and data.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or eight-year training recognized by skilled trades committee.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing dies, tools, fixtures, and jigs.
• Strong understanding of precision measuring and gauging tools.
• Experience operating lathes, mills, and grinding machinery.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and use precision measuring devices to create or modify tooling.
• Set up and operate tool room machines, selecting materials and tools safely.
• Ensure tools are sharpened and maintained before production release.
• Use jigs, fixtures, and dies to run test dies and troubleshoot as needed.
• Operate hand tools; perform heat treating or welding when required.
• Document tool logs and condition reports for tracking data.
• Collaborate with skilled trades and production staff to share insights.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting dies/tools

Precision gauging

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Education

Formal apprenticeship program or 8-year equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinding equipment

Job description

About The Role

Join our team at Amsted Automotive Group as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker! In this key role, you will apply your skills and expertise to design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality tooling for our production processes. This is a second-shift position with normal hours being Monday through Friday from 2:30pm - 10:30pm.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret blueprints and use precision measuring devices to create or modify tooling based on job specifications.
• Set up and operate tool room machines, selecting appropriate materials and tools while adhering to safety protocols.
• Ensure all tools are sharpened and maintained in optimal condition before storage or release to production.
• Utilize knowledge of jigs, fixtures, and dies to set up and run test dies, troubleshooting and correcting any issues to meet specifications.
• Operate hand tools and, as needed, perform heat treating or welding on components.
• Comply with all safety regulations, including lockout procedures, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Complete necessary documentation, including tool logs and condition reports for tracking and data collection.
• Collaborate effectively with skilled trades and production staff, offering insights into manufacturing capabilities.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by supervisors.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or an equivalent eight-year training program recognized by the skilled trades committee or equivalent verifiable tool and die maker experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing dies, tools, fixtures, and jigs, both in-press and at the bench.
• Strong understanding of precision measuring and gauging tools.
• Experience operating lathes, mills, and grinding machinery.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision, with the ability to minimize risk of damage during operations.
• Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work.

What’s In It For You

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety glasses with side shields
• Earplugs
• Additional PPE for specific tasks
• Constant Activities (75-100% of the time):
• Reaching forward or to the sides
• Frequent Activities (50-75% of the time):
• Standing, bending, twisting, walking
• Lifting or carrying items up to 15 lbs
• Operating power tools and motorized equipment such as forklift, overhead crane
• Working quickly
• Visually inspecting items and clearly communicating with others
• Occasional Activities (25-50% of the time):
• Kneeling, squatting, and sitting
• Flexing/extending ankle, elbow, and wrist
• Lifting or carrying
• Rare Activities (0-25% of the time):
• Kneeling
• Lifting or carrying 15-30 lbs
• Pushing or pulling items over 50 lbs.
• Exposure to temperatures below 50°F

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