Tool Die Maker Apprentice

Autokiniton; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Autokiniton in Greenville, SC is seeking a Tool and Die Maker Apprentice. This full-time, hourly program combines college coursework with extensive hands-on training in our tool room.

You'll read blueprints, assemble and repair die components, analyze specifications, and perform precision measurements. The program includes company-paid tuition and books, paid holidays, and opportunities for growth within AUTOKINITON.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical Aptitude Testing.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to repair and make new components.
• Fit and assemble parts to make and repair die.
• Analyze specifications.
• Use precision measuring and gaging tools to perform required inspection.
• Tear down, repair and reassemble tooling in the press and on the bench.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Autokiniton delivers 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.

The apprentice program involves approximately four years of training, which includes a minimum of 144 hours of college level technical courses and 8,000 hours of on‑the‑job training. Upon successful completion of the program, colleagues are certified by Autokiniton and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Tool and Die Apprentices are required to rotate shifts. All classroom training is taken during unpaid time. All tuition and books are paid for at the expense of the company upon successful completion of the course. Apprentices are selected by the Apprentice Committee from among Autokiniton applicants.

You’ll get to:

• Gain the knowledge and experience of a skilled trades associate in our tool room by going to our local college and combining that with daily on the job training.
• Read and interpret blueprints to repair and make new components.
• Fit and assembly parts to make and repair die.
• Analyze specifications.
• Use precision measuring and gaging tools to perform required inspection.
• Tear down, repair and reassemble tooling in the press and on the bench.

This full‑time, hourly, role is a part of our Tool and Die team and reports to the Tool and Die Supervisor.

Required experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical Aptitude Testing.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position‑specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodation 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 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 and Comprehensive 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.