Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Ideal Tridon; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Tridon is seeking a Tool Maker for 2nd Shift at our Auburn Hills, MI plant. The role involves repairing, designing, and maintaining tooling and machines, reading blueprints, and providing technical recommendations to management.

Overtime and weekend reporting may be required. Responsibilities include operating drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines; ensuring safety and quality standards; and performing quality checks and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman card preferred.
• Hi-Lo certification preferred; will be trained and certified.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Set up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Inspect finished dies and tools for defects and finish.
• Perform preventative maintenance and reporting.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tool and die issues and repair as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Quality checks

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman card

Hi-Lo Certification

Tools

Drill presses

Lathes

Grinders

Milling machines

Job description

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Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Full-time Regular Auburn Hills, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1784

Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Hourly

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Tool Maker for 2nd Shift at our Auburn Hills, MI Plant.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for using specialized tools to repair, design, fix tooling and machines throughout the facility. Trouble shoot and provide technical recommendations to management. Verify tools meet all safety and quality recommendations. Read and interpret blueprints and design schematics. Preventative maintenance, hi-lo operation and reporting are also key parts of this position. Must follow all applicable safety procedures to avoid injuries including requests for help from co-workers. Proper handling of finished parts and products to avoid injuries or damage, follow all operational instructions when operating or using tools and equipment. Provide quality checks as determined. Job may require overtime and a flexible schedule, reporting early and working late, including weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Have vast knowledge and understanding of specialized tools.
• Follow safety protocol.
• Read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Basic computer experience
• Housekeeping while in between quality checks
• Production reporting
• Measuring and marking metal stock for machining.
• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Filling, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies and progressive dies
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong aptitude for operating machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn the production process.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Clearly read, speak, and write the English language
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman card (highly preferred)
• Hi-Lo Certification preferred, will be trained, and certified on the hi-lo.
• (5) years of experience in tool and die in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to clear drug screen and background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.