Tool and Die Maker (2nd shift)

Tool and Die Associate

Shift Available : 2nd (2p-1030p)

Wages Starting at over $35 per hour

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to :

• Read and interpret blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted
• Plan setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds
• Weld repair and heat treatment of different materials including tool steels.
• Determine specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining
• Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Sets up, runs off and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same
• Tear down, repairs and reassembles tooling on the bench or in the press as required

This full-time hourly role is a part of our Tool and Die Team and reports to the Tool Room Supervisor.

Required experience :

• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or equivalent to 8 years’ experience
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize
• Excellent problem solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced in associate relations, team skills, and have the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues
• Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent attendance record

Working conditions :

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be :

This position is located at our Auburn, Indiana location, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features :

• Family Oriented Town and Atmosphere
• Open and trustworthy company culture with a People First mentality
• We value our associates and their safety before any numbers.

Why you’ll enjoy working here :

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance : Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far.

We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities : Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development : We empower all our Associates from entry-level to senior-level with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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