Tool & Die Maker - 2nd Shift

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a skilled Tool & Die journeyman for 2nd shift (3:15PM – 11:45PM). This full-time role involves planning, setting up, and operating machine shop tools to produce dies and tooling to exact specifications.

You will perform hand operations, fit and assemble dies, test dies, and troubleshoot for quality. A formal apprenticeship with journeyman card or equivalent is required, with a high level of precision and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or equivalent to 8 years’ experience.
• High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high.
• High degree of attention and care required when operating machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan the setup and operation of all machine shop tools, considering materials, tolerances, cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and speeds.
• Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies; use hand tools.
• Fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies; set up, run, and test dies to meet specifications and trace issues.

Skills

Precision

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Formal apprenticeship with journeyman card

Tools

Machine tools

Job description

Tracking Code

11030

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

2 nd Shift (3:15PM – 11:45PM)

*Relocation Assistance Available*

We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Plan the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speed.
• Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Set up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same.

This hourly role is a part of our plant Tool & Die team and reports to the Tool & Die Supervisor.

Required experience:

• High degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required.
• High degree of attention and care required, preventing injury to self and others when operating machine tools.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or equivalent to 8 years’ experience.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Greenville facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Greenville SC is located situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.
• Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views.
• Crystal-clear lakes, pristine waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas make the Upcountry a destination all its own.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages andComprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance:Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities:Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development:We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.