Tool & Die Maker

Job Description

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Skilled applicant with experience in a metal manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate shop mathematics, metal properties and layout and machining procedures.

• Manufacture new production machinery and equipment
• Set up and operate machine tools and fit and assemble parts to repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines
• Determine dimensions and tolerances of pieces to be machined, sequence of operations, and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts or descriptions of parts.
• Plan and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from lathes to milling machines.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.
• Schedule and order parts and equipment needed for new assembly lines.
• Respond urgently during production hours to assist maintenance.
• Be conscious of cost and production impact of downtime on any machinery and equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback about production machinery and equipment to supervisors.
• Study production schedule and schedule work accordingly.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Test and introduce new monitoring and control systems.
• Monitor deadlines.
• Disposal of used oil, emulsion, and oil separators.
• Set up work places to suit production machinery design and cooperate with production.
• Continuously implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform tasks associated with test and repair of equipment, including disassembly and reassembly of components after repairing or replacing parts.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) year tool and die apprenticeship or equivalent of minimum 7 years experience in tool and die. Preferred experience in metal manufacturing environment.
• Requires machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, and machining procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining production equipment.
• CNC experience and CNC programming.
• Experience with press dies preferred.
• Must be willing to test in tool and die apprenticeship as required.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift.

Clanton

Reports to Lead Tool & Die Hand, Tool and Die Manager