Toolmaker

American Axle & Manufacturing; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Toolmaker to repair, maintain and improve tooling dies, jigs and fixtures for press tools and CNC equipment, supporting production goals and new product introductions.

The role emphasizes routine servicing, root-cause problem solving, adherence to drawings and manufacturing processes, and effective communication within a diverse, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of measurement
• Understanding of engineering drawings
• Understanding manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press tools, die repairs
• Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
• Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime
• Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for maintenance
• Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management

Skills

Measurement

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Posting TitleToolmakerJob Description SummaryResponsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement to all tooling dies, jigs, fixtures and fittings for press tools, CNC equipment in line with production and customer requirements to support business objectives. Support new tooling for new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds.Job Description:Key Responsibilities: General and Task ManagementRepair and maintain press tools, die repairsRoutine servicing and regrinding of toolsAttend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid productionEvaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair workEstimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescalesIdentify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damageReport breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.Required Skills and EducationKnowledge of measurementUnderstanding of engineering drawingsUnderstanding manufacturing processesAbility to work in a diverse and dynamic environmentPlanning and prioritizing activitiesGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbout Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.