Toolmaker

Dauch; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Toolmaker to service and improve tooling dies, jigs, fixtures, and fittings for press tools and CNC equipment. The role supports new tooling for product introductions to ensure robust builds and minimal downtime on the line.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining tools, performing routine servicing, and evaluating work to determine repair location. Strong measurement, drawing interpretation, and process understanding are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Knowledge of measurement methods.
• 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 repair feasibility in press or Tool Room for maintenance.
• Estimate time required to complete a job and assess consequences of delays.
• Identify and mitigate any activity that could cause harm or damage.
• Report breakdown root causes and equipment faults to management.

Skills

Measurement

Engineering Drawings

Manufacturing Processes

Communication

Planning

Adaptability

Job description

Job Posting Title

Toolmaker

Job Description Summary

Responsible 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 Management

• 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 to aid production
• Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work
• Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales
• Identify and escape any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.

Required Skills and Education

• 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

About 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, 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.