Tool Maker 2nd Shift

Amsted Automotive Group; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Onsite health screenings

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with Company Match

Health Savings Account with Company Contribution

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Education Expense Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Recognition and Rewards

Community Involvement

Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Belleville, IL is looking for a Tool Maker. In this on-site, full-time position, you'll set up and operate machinery, inspect dies, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess experience as a Tool Maker, strong problem-solving capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The company values its employees, offering competitive health and financial benefits, with opportunities for personal development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Tool Maker is essential.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must possess strong motivational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press for building new dies and unloading/loading dies for repair.
• Study blueprints and specifications to fabricate tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Verify dimensions and alignments using measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate machining tools to shape parts.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
• Inspect finished dies for quality and defects.
• Position and secure machined parts during work processes.
• Operate drill presses.

Skills

Experience as a Tool Maker

Team collaboration

Motivational and leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Job description

8707 Samuel Barton Dr Belleville, MI 48111, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TOOLM008855

Description

ABOUT US

At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company— we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee‑owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Set up and operate press for building new dies and unloading and loading dies for repair for cold form and finishing.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
• Set up and operate conventional or machined tools such as Lates, ID/OD Grinder, surface grinder or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges and tools using machine tools and hand tools.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity and defects.
• Lift, positions and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates.
• Set up and operate drill presses.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience as a Tool Maker.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Possess strong motivational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including P.C knowledge and current technology software familiarity.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate with staff well.

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW

• Ability to regularly stand or work for long periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift / or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift to fifty (50) pounds.
• While performing the job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and / or pulling.
• Ability to endure heat.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well‑being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional perks that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance

WORK‑LIFE EVENT

• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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