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.
30+ days ago