Tool & Die Maker Apprentice - Day Shift Hands-On Die Making

Advanced Tooling Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Flex spending

Job summary

Advanced Tooling Systems in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Tool and Die Apprentice for the day shift to join the ATS apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor.

You will learn to operate all required machines, assist with die construction, keep tools calibrated and your work area clean, while adhering to safety rules. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; machining experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Machining experience or basic knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete all required apprenticeship classes.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to operate all required machines, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with die construction and tryout.
• Maintain appropriate tools.
• Follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management.
• Keep current on tool calibration.
• Keep work area clean.
• Regularly attend work during scheduled work hours.
• Perform other job functions as required.
• Ability to work nights, come in early and stay late as needed.

Skills

Machining experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary/objective: Advanced Tooling Systems (ATS) is looking for a Tool and Die Apprentice to add to their day shift team! ATS’s program is registered through the Department of Labor. The ideal candidate would have basic machine shop experience, a good work ethic, and the ability to stay focused on tasks.

Essential functions:

• Attend and successfully complete all required apprenticeship classes
• Learn and successfully demonstrate the ability to operate all required machines, tools, and equipment
• Assist with die construction and tryout
• Maintain appropriate tools
• Follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management
• Keep current on tool calibration
• Keep work area clean
• Regularly attend work during scheduled work hours
• Perform other job functions as required
• Ability to work nights, come in early and stay late as needed

Required competency, education, and experience:

• Candidate must have a high school diploma/GED

Preferred education and experience:

• Machining experience/basic knowledge

Additional eligibility qualifications: None.

Work environment: Manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use all limbs
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to receive and carry out both oral and written instructions safely and efficiently
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to wear required PPE

Position type and expected hours of work: Full-time. Day shift.

Travel: None.

Compensation/Benefits: ATS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ATS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ATS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.