Toolmaker Bench (Detroit, MI)

Thomas Built Buses; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Toolmaker Bench to join their team in Detroit. This role involves building and repairing essential tools, dies, and fixtures to support production processes. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of various equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The company offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits including health and dental insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and have the required experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Avg 15 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Tool Maker with 8 years of experience required.
• Must possess good communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Builds and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of various production equipment.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with teams

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Certified Journeyperson card holder or equivalent experience

Tools

Tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges

Job description

Toolmaker Bench (Detroit, MI)

Toolmaker Bench (Detroit, MI)

Apply remote type Onsite locations Detroit, MI US time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id DT-13832

Inside the Role

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

This position offers:

• 38.04 per hour
• Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Avg 15 paid holidays per year

Benefits Include:

Eligibility for promotional opportunities to other production units or salary positions. 401(k). 401(k) matching. Dental Insurance. Health Insurance. Life Insurance. Paid Time off. Tuition reimbursement. Vision insurance.

What you Drive at DTNA

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of hoppers, escapements, bowls, tracking or tubes, and lower indexes, arbors, hone pots, tool clamp, clamp wedge systems, collets, all moving pallets fixture, Gatco bearings, poppets and center line position.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of all parts loader/unloaders.
• Responsible for tool clamp faults and collet assembly (HDE). Responsible for HDE Con Rod Operation 20 and 50 change over.
• Responsible for maintenance and realignment all gantries, load and unload part location for true position.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of all linear bearings on all fixtures, probe plates, part alignment, part gripper and transfer fingers and bolts. Responsible for maintenance and repair of all generating heads.
• Responsible for the installation, repair and removal of all bushing plates, fixture plates, and probe plates (Pipefitter responsible for nozzle maintenance and sizing).
• Responsible for locating pins, rest pads, guide rails, rollers which consist of Osborn, McGill and cam rollers, as well as and brass pads for control arms.
• Responsible for installation of spacers and shims with alignment of centerline fixtures. Common lifting, transport of trade specific material.

Minimum Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma is required Certified Journeyperson card holder or ability to document 8 years of experience.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application.
• Final candidate 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.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s) - Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.

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