Tool & Die Maker - 3rd Shift Dundee, MI

WE ARE AUTOKINITON, WE ARE MORE THAN JUST AN AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER — WE ARE THE BACKBONE OF VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY. SPECIALIZING IN HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND PRECISION STAMPING ASSEMBLIES, OUR PARTS ARE TRUSTED BY THE WORLD’S LEADING AUTOMAKERS. OUR DEDICATED TEAMS PROUDLY DELIVER QUALITY PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO VEHICLE DURABILITY AND SAFETY. WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE, A PASSION FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND A FORWARD-THINKING APPROACH, WE PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in all daily tasks.
• Maintain and upgrade fixtures and gauges.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualize product to determine the materials required and the machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Make decisions and judgments about the proper course of action for repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrate good short- and long-term decision making in tooling troubleshooting, diagnosis of the problem and courses of action, tool room repair and maintenance work, tool room machining practices, program timing, meeting deadlines.
• Perform duties and operate machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, earplugs, etc.).
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures in a professional and consistent manner.
• Use appropriate judgment in routine business situations with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

This is a 3rd shift position, and shift times may vary depending on facility needs.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
• Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
• 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 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.