Tooling Associate
About The Position
Amsted Automotive’s Transform division in Sterling Heights is seeking a Tooling Associate to support tool and die build and die changes. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and optimizing transfer and line dies, as well as operating tool-room equipment and machinery. The associate supports press setup and efficiency, maintains product quality to print specifications where applicable, follows safety procedures, and applies root-cause analysis and problem-solving to improve efficiency and quality. The position may also involve wastewater handling after completing the required environmental training, and other assigned duties. The associate is expected to promote Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and Kaizen, and participate in continuous-improvement actions that support company goals and objectives. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with continuous noise exposure and may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and repetitive motions. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 80 pounds and availability for overtime as needed to meet customer demand. The stated shift is days, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Amsted Automotive describes itself as an employee-owned organization and lists health and wellness, financial, work-life balance, development, and other benefits.
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency interpreting blueprints and GD&T for dies, details, and part prints.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve daily operational deficiencies effectively.
- Ability to use a computer and other productivity machinery, such as control panels.
- Ability to interpret C.M.M. or gaging information and adjust tooling to maintain customer quality requirements.
- Five years of experience in metal stamping, prototype, tool and die build, or die repair technician work.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria to maintain manufacturing environmental standards and protect customer products and the environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production standards.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of extended sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and repetitive-motion tasks.
- Excellent manual dexterity and ability to frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise.
- Availability to work overtime as required to meet customer demand.
Nice To Haves
- Some college or technical-trade manufacturing education.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize transfer and line dies, both in the press and out, as required.
- Operate tool-room equipment and machinery with precision.
- Support press setup and efficiency as part of a team to achieve posted expectations.
- Adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
- Use root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills to promote efficiency and quality.
- Maintain product quality to print specifications where applicable.
- Be available to work overtime as required to meet customer demand.
- Serve as a wastewater handler after completing the required environmental training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles using 5S and Kaizen processes.
- Support company goals and objectives through participation in and completion of continuous-improvement action plans.
- Interpret C.M.M. or gaging information and adjust tooling to maintain customer quality requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
- Wellness reimbursement
- Telehealth
- Onsite health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, and legal guidance
- Competitive salaries
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 14 annual company-paid holidays
- Training programs
- Education expense reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Pet insurance and discount program
- Legal insurance
- Employee discounts
- Recognition and rewards
- Community involvement
- Workplace giving matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
