Tool & Die Maker (Midnight Shift)

Republic of Green; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and constructing a variety of tools and dies with precision, ensuring they meet strict specifications. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and repairing tooling equipment, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with excellent benefits and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Service Awards

Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Home and Auto Group Insurance

Supplier Discount on New Car Purchases

Qualifications

• Technical trade certificate or 10+ years of experience required.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and tooling problem troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and construct tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances.
• Perform maintenance and repair of dies and fixtures.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Tooling Problem Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Team Collaboration

Education

Technical Trade Certificate - Tool & Die Maker

10+ years of experience

Tools

Machining Tools

Crane Operation

Job description

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-in-white, crash management systems, chassis applications, and cross car beams. With 9,000 employees, we are active all over the globe.

Your Tasks

• Plan and construct a wide variety of tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to very close tolerances, or construct more complex units where design is available.
• Perform development work, layout, and difficult tool room machine operations, fitting, timing, and adjusting, e.g., combination dies for parts or irregular contour, box type drill jigs with difficult locating or nesting features, ordinary index milling fixtures.
• Dismantle and repair or replace parts of damaged dies and fixtures, fit and assemble parts, and test repaired dies for proper operation.
• Verify conformance of dies, new or repaired, to specification by checking dimensions, cutting clearances, forms, and alignments as required.
• Operate crane safely to remove and/or relocate dies to specific work stations/equipment.
• Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program. Ensure all tools are properly fit for use.
• Prepare sketches for machining of tool details.
• Perform basic layout inspections of both tooling and manufactured components in press.
• Participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement processes.
• Take direction from Supervisor/Lead Hand, as applicable.
• Protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain safety standard and cleanliness of workplace and equipment as outlined by company policy.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize, and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.

Your Profile

• Recognized technical trade certificate - Tool & Die Maker or minimum 10 years of experience.
• Must have all tools common to trade practice.
• Proficient in reading and working with blueprints.
• Capable of working with varied ranges of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Proficient in workshop theory and calculation.
• Ability to work with SPC.
• Competent in all Tool Room machining to close tolerances.
• Able to work with limited guidance and supervision.
• Able to work with others as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to troubleshoot tooling problems and estimate timelines for resolution.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Service Awards
• Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Home and Auto Group Insurance program
• Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car