Toolmaker Bench (Detroit, MI)

Detroit Diesel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 43,233 - 61,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Detroit Diesel Corporation is seeking a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker Bench to build and repair tools, dies, and fixtures in Detroit, MI. This role requires a GED or High School Diploma and a certified journeyperson card or equivalent experience.

The successful candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with teams. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Certified Journeyperson card holder or ability to document 8 years of experience.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hoppers, escapements, bowls, tracking or tubes.
• Diagnose and repair tool clamp faults and collet assemblies (HDE).
• Install, repair and remove bushing plates, fixture plates and probe plates.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with production teams

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Certified Journeyperson card holder or 8 years of experience

Job description

Certified Journeyman Tool Maker Bench - Builds and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hoppers, escapements, bowls, tracking or tubes, lower indexes, arbors, hone pots, tool clamping systems, clamp wedge systems, collets, moving pallet fixtures, Gatco bearings, poppets and center line positions.
• Maintain and repair all loader/unloader parts.
• Diagnose and repair tool clamp faults and collet assemblies (HDE).
• Operate HDE Con Rod for 20 and 50 change‑overs.
• Maintain, realign and position all gantries, loading and unloading parts for true position.
• Repair and realign all linear bearings on fixtures, probe plates, part alignment systems, grippers, transfer fingers and bolts.
• Maintain and repair generating heads.
• Install, repair and remove bushing plates, fixture plates and probe plates (Pipefitter responsible for nozzle maintenance and sizing).
• Locate pins, rest pads, guide rails, Osborn, McGill and cam rollers, brass pads for control arms.
• Install spacers and shims with alignment of center‑line fixtures.
• Common lifting and transport of trade specific material.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Certified Journeyperson card holder or ability to document 8 years of experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams, engineering, service technicians and management staff.
• Position is not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders.

Benefits

• Eligibility for promotional opportunities to other production units or salary positions.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Vision Insurance.

Compensation & Schedule

Hourly rate: $38.04. Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Avg 15 paid holidays per year.

Schedule: Onsite. Work hours are shift-based.

Location

Detroit, MI, USA. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

EOE/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.