Tool & Die Maker

Location: Jonesville

2ND & 3RD SHIFT TOOL & DIE MAKER’S NEEDED - HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN AREA A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Hillsdale, Michigan area needs 2nd and 3rd Shift Tool & Die Maker’s. These are Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Positions offering Competitive Compensation, Off Shift Premium, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyses tooling problems and improvement opportunities, troubleshoots stamping dies, repairs stamping dies, operates machine tools and disassembles and assembles dies, fixtures and gauges.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots tooling problems and recommends improvements to manual, progressive, and transfer metal stamping dies
• Develop and produce new build tooling components as per detail drawings
• Utilize applicable measuring equipment, work instructions, and control plans to complete tasks
• Assist in quoting and design activities as required
• Run tryout presses and production presses safely and effectively
• Competently operate all tooling equipment
• Provides diagnosis of die repair requirements and damage, as well as solutions to dimensional problems with stamping dies
• Provide accurate progressive, transfer, and prototyping tool and die components as per drawings provided
• Make necessary corrections to stamping dies to bring dies to correct dimensional status
• Set up and operate machine tools for tool repair and improvement
• Weld dies as required
• Assist production with die problems and tooling improvements
• Record daily job numbers and hours at computer terminal in designated area. All data must be entered into eMaintenance system
• Record and report product damage / non-conformities to supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Tool and Die Apprenticeship Certification / Journeyman's Card Preferred
• Forklift Operator License and Crane Operator License
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CAD software, and Key Creator software
• Must have excellent communication, problem solving, organization, time management, and decision making skills
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize
• Must have a good knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 / IATF-16949

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: