Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift

MacLean-Fogg; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 51,384,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Tool & Die Maker Trainee on the Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this developmental role, you'll support tooling fabrication, modification, and repair while building hands-on skills in blueprint reading, precision measurement, machining, and die assembly under supervision.

The position is on-site, 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, with pay between $18 and $20 per hour. This full-time, hourly role offers opportunities to learn and grow within a safety-focused,

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in precision machining.
• Ability to read basic prints and use measuring tools with guidance.
• Foundational understanding of machining principles.
• Willingness to learn tool and die practices.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication, modification, and repair of dies and tooling components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications with supervision.
• Support machining plans, including material selection and tooling needs.
• Measure and lay out workpieces with precision instruments and operate manual equipment under guidance.
• Assist with machining calculations and monitor equipment for out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Inspect finished components with micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Maintain 5S/Lean standards and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Machining principles

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Detail-oriented

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Education

Technical training in machining

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Band saws

ID grinders

OD grinders

Job description

Job Summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift at our Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this developmental role, you'll support tooling fabrication, modification, and repair while building hands‑on skills in blueprint reading, precision measurement, machining, and die assembly under supervision.

• Location: Chesterfield, MI
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday
• Pay: $18-$20/hr
• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

What You'll Do as a Tool & Die Maker Trainee

• Assist Tool and Die Makers with the fabrication, modification, and repair of dies and tooling components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, part prints, engineered drawings, and specifications with a supervisor or lead to understand dimensions and tolerances.
• Support machining plans, including material selection, tooling requirements, and the sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and lay out workpieces using precision measuring instruments, then set up and operate manual equipment under guidance, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, band saws, and ID and OD grinders.
• Assist with machining calculations such as speed, feed, and depth of cut; monitor equipment for irregularities or out‑of‑tolerance conditions and report findings.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify conformance.
• Assist with die assembly and bench work, including fitting, polishing, and minor adjustments; maintain awareness of steel inventory and material selection for tooling applications.
• Maintain tool room equipment and work areas in accordance with 5S and Lean standards, follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures, and report hazards promptly.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and an interest in precision machining.
• Ability to read basic prints and use measuring tools with guidance.
• Foundational understanding of machining principles.
• Willingness to learn tool and die practices.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Strong safety awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training in machining or manufacturing.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role involves standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Employees in this role frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and tooling weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The role involves repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
• Employees work around industrial machining equipment and moving mechanical parts.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well‑being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre‑employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean‑Fogg

MacLean‑Fogg is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean‑Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean‑Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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