Tool & Die Maker

Job Title 

Tool & Die Maker 

Position Location 

Grass Lake, MI 

Pay/hours for position 

Payrate: $26.00-$33.50 (Based on experience) 

Hours: 2nd Shift, 2:30pm-12:30am or 3:30pm to 1:30am Monday through Saturday (Sundays as needed) 

*Must be available to train on 1st Shift 

Requirements of position 

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Journeyman card/certificate or 6 yr + equivalent work experience 

• Trouble shooting? 

• Draw Die experience? 

• Line dies – Trim/Pierce, Re-Strike (cam/direct etc.)? 

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T)? 

• Welding (TIG/MIG)? 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings 

Responsibilities of position 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Strive towards completing tasks and jobs within the original estimated hours?(on schedule) 

• Should be able to read & interpret CMM data to determine path to correctness.? 

• Knowledge of press set up, both straight side & toggle (dual action)? 

• Understands tonnage requirements, air cushions, nitro cylinders and die springs? 

• Works alongside and supports the Quality System? 

• Promotes shop safety. Including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out 

• Follow facility Die Tryout processes and procedures 

• Has own tools?(to a degree) 

• Competent in operation and set up of all presses 

• Knowledge of SMIRT Die Shop program? 

• Understands the Die Build process? 

• Read and interpret die designs? 

• In-depth knowledge of Die Tryout techniques and trouble shooting? 

• Spotting? 

• Nesting Trim Changes? 

Position Overview: 

 
Experienced Die Tryout/Die Maker to work automotive dies for changes, validations, FLD. Work with Program Managers, Foreman and Leaders for product changes, new builds to customer standards & requirements. Evaluate panels on checking fixtures to determine and troubleshoot proper path to correct out of tolerance items.? 

This job operates in a manufacturing / factory setting as well as a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.? 

If you have the required skills and are looking for a long term position where you can utilize your knowledge and experience we encourage you to apply today!