Tool & Die Maker — Tooling Lead for Automotive

Mitchell & Associates; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to maintain and develop tooling, dies and processes for production. The role includes building replacement tools, providing guidance to junior makers, and liaising with internal departments for design input and modifications.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Tool & Die Maker certificate and/or equivalent; 8 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Good English communication skills (oral and written).
• Thorough knowledge of blue print reading and interpretation.
• Thorough knowledge of operating tool room and production equipment (grinding, milling, lathe).
• Possess good mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Excellent troubleshooting for dies, cutting tools, (end forming, crimping and bending an asset).

Responsibilities

• Develop dies, tools and processes as required.
• To build replacement tools and dies for production use as required or internally capable.
• Provide assistance, guidance and advice to Junior Tool & Die Makers and Apprentices as required.
• Liaise with internal departments for design input, fabrication and modifications to tools and dies.
• Ensure timely completion of repairs, new dies, tooling, fixtures etc as required so production is not interrupted.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program are done on tools and dies based on assigned schedules.
• Trouble shooting of tools and record keeping of tool development and troubleshooting.
• Follow MCPC when working on production concerns, complete paperwork to close protocols.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures as required.
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping on work area and die parts at all times.
• Follow company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements; Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspects of the job.
• Any other duties as needed.

Skills

Tool & Die Maker

Blueprint Reading

GD&T Knowledge

Machining Tools

Mechanical Aptitude

English Skills

Troubleshooting Dies

Job description

Martinrea is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to maintain and develop tooling, dies and processes for production. The role includes building replacement tools, providing guidance to junior makers, and liaising with internal departments for design input and modifications.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment on the plant floor.