Tool & Die Maker — Second Shift with Profit Sharing

Amsted Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid vacation

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Michigan is seeking a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker for second shift, Mon–Fri 2:30pm–10:30pm, to design, manufacture, and maintain tooling for production processes.

You will interpret blueprints, set up tool room machines, and ensure tools are maintained and tested to meet stringent specifications.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration, with benefits including medical plans and 401K.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent eight-year training recognized by the 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 precision, with the ability to minimize risk of damage during operations.
• Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Tool & Die making

Troubleshooting

Precision measuring

Lathes & milling

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinding machines

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group in Michigan is seeking a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker for second shift, Mon–Fri 2:30pm–10:30pm, to design, manufacture, and maintain tooling for production processes.

You will interpret blueprints, set up tool room machines, and ensure tools are maintained and tested to meet stringent specifications.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration, with benefits including medical plans and 401K.