Toolmaker Apprentice

ITW • Zeeland, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Transfer Press Apprentice! Are you ready to start a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing? ITW Drawform is seeking a Toolmaker Apprentice to join our Transfer Press Toolmaking Apprenticeship Program, focused on deep draw metal stamping and precision tooling. This hands-on opportunity is designed for people eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and build a long-term career in toolmaking and precision manufacturing. No prior experience? No problem. Already part of a registered apprenticeship program? We welcome transfers. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing related experience, we’re looking for dependable individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and a drive to succeed. As a Toolmaker Apprentice, you will train alongside experienced professionals to build, maintain, and repair deep draw and transfer stamping dies used to produce safety-critical automotive components such as airbag, fuel, brake, and hydraulic parts.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn
• Dependable with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, measurements)
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Willingness to work off-shift(2nd or 3rd) schedules as needed during training
• Participation in college-level coursework through a local college as part of the apprenticeship

Nice To Haves

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical training or prior machining/manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, repairing, and maintaining transfer press tooling and dies
• Support die tryouts, troubleshooting, and press setup activities
• Perform machining, grinding, fitting, and polishing of tooling components
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Support preventive maintenance and tooling improvements
• Follow all safety and quality standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED