Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Mac Lean-Fogg is hiring a Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift at our Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this developmental role, you'll support tooling fabrication, modification, and repair while building hands‑on skills in blueprint reading, precision measurement, machining, and die assembly under supervision.

• Location:
  
  Chesterfield, MI
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift, Monday-Friday
• Pay: $18-$20/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time / Hourly

• Assist Tool and Die Makers with the fabrication, modification, and repair of dies and tooling components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, part prints, engineered drawings, and specifications with a supervisor or lead to understand dimensions and tolerances.
• Support machining plans, including material selection, tooling requirements, and the sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and lay out work pieces using precision measuring instruments, then set up and operate manual equipment under guidance, including mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, band saws, and  OD grinders.
• Assist with machining calculations such as speed, feed, and depth of cut; monitor equipment for irregularities or out‑of‑tolerance conditions and report findings.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify conformance.
• Assist with die assembly and bench work, including fitting, polishing, and minor adjustments; maintain awareness of steel inventory and material selection for tooling applications.
• Maintain tool room equipment and work areas in accordance with 5S and Lean standards, follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures, and report hazards promptly.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and an interest in precision machining.
• Ability to read basic prints and use measuring tools with guidance.
• Foundational understanding of machining principles.
• Willingness to learn tool and die practices.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Strong safety awareness.

• Technical training in machining or manufacturing.

• This role involves standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Employees in this role frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and tooling weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The role involves repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
• Employees work around industrial machining equipment and moving mechanical parts.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across Mac Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well‑being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre‑employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

Mac Lean‑Fogg is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and…