Tooling Specialist: Press Setup & Continuous Improvement

Amsted Automotive Group; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee stock ownership plan

Annual bonus

401k with match

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

14 holidays

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Shelby Township, MI seeks a Tooling Associate to support press setup and tooling optimization in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will work with dies, tools, and equipment to improve efficiency and quality on the production line.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, some manufacturing experience, and the ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T. Training is provided, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; some college or technical training preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T and cMM data.
• Willingness to learn tooling troubleshooting and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient production setup by maintaining transfer dies, line dies, tools, and related equipment.
• Learn to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and perform repairs and adjustments.
• Operate toolroom equipment with care following safety procedures.
• Read blueprints, GD&T, die details, and CMM results to ensure print quality.
• Collaborate with tooling and production team to improve efficiency and meet targets.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Overtime may be required to meet customer demand.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting

Tool adjustments

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMM interpretation

Gaging interpretation

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group in Shelby Township, MI seeks a Tooling Associate to support press setup and tooling optimization in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will work with dies, tools, and equipment to improve efficiency and quality on the production line.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, some manufacturing experience, and the ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T. Training is provided, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.