About this opportunity
Amsted Automotive lists this Tool & Die Maker opportunity in saginaw, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Journeyman Tool & Die MakerJoin our team at Amsted Automotive Group as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker! In this key role, you will apply your skills and expertise to design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality tooling for our production processes. This is a second-shift position with normal hours being Monday through Friday from 2:30pm - 10:30pm.Interpret blueprints and use precision measuring devices to create or modify tooling based on job specifications. Set up and operate tool room machines, selecting appropriate materials and tools while adhering to safety protocols. Ensure all tools are sharpened and maintained in optimal condition before storage or release to production. Utilize knowledge of jigs, fixtures, and dies to set up and run test dies, troubleshooting and correcting any issues to meet specifications. Operate hand tools and, as needed, perform heat treating or welding on components. Comply with all safety regulations, including lockout procedures, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Complete necessary documentation, including tool logs and condition reports for tracking and data collection. Collaborate effectively with skilled trades and production staff, offering insights into manufacturing capabilities. Undertake additional tasks as directed by supervisors.Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or an equivalent eight-year training program recognized by the skilled trades committee or equivalent verifiable tool and die maker experience. Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing dies, tools, fixtures, and jigs, both in-press and at the bench. Strong understanding of precision measuring and gauging tools. Experience operating lathes, mills, and grinding machinery. Exceptional attention to detail and precision, with the ability to minimize risk of damage during operations. Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work.Quarterly Profit-Sharing Medical, Vision, Dental Prescription Drug Plan 401K Paid Vacation & Holidays Short Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Discount ProgramsWork Environment & Physical Requirements Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses with side shields Earplugs Additional PPE for specific tasks Constant Activities (75-100% of the time): Reaching forward or to the sides Frequent Activities (50-75% of the time): Standing, bending, twisting, walking Lifting or carrying items up to 15 lbs Operating power tools and motorized equipment such as forklift, overhead crane Working quickly Visually inspecting items and clearly communicating with others Occasional Activities (25-50% of the time): Kneeling, squatting, and sitting Flexing/extending ankle, elbow, and wrist Lifting or carrying Rare Activities (0-25% of the time): Kneeling Lifting or carrying 15-30 lbs Pushing or pulling items over 50 lbs. Exposure to temperatures below 50°F
Worksite address
saginaw, MI, 48601, US
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