JOB DESCRIPTION
Tool & Die Maker
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Tooling Supervisor, the Tool & Die Maker is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and adjusting metal stamping dies to ensure production quality, efficiency, and compliance with customer specifications. This role plays a critical part in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring dies are operating at peak performance and production downtime is minimized.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling and die-related issues in a fast-paced production environment.
- Perform die set operations and make tooling adjustments to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on metal stamping dies, including progressive and transfer dies.
- Inspect tooling and finished components to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance die performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to quickly resolve tooling-related concerns.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.
- Complete all required Adient and customer-specific training programs.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a sheet metal stamping manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of hands-on experience working with large progressive and transfer dies.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds as required for tooling repair and maintenance activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods, including shifts of eight or more hours.
- Must be able to work an off-shift schedule. The current schedule is 5:45 PM to 5:45 AM, Monday through Saturday.
- The position is expected to transition to a 3-day-per-week schedule, and the team can provide flexibility and work with candidates on scheduling needs where possible.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Tool & Die Card issued by the Department of Labor.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting high-volume stamping operations.
- Knowledge of die maintenance best practices and preventative maintenance programs.
- Experience utilizing precision measuring instruments and reading technical drawings or blueprints.
Why Join Adient?
At Adient, you'll be part of a global leader in automotive seating and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to apply skilled trades expertise in a dynamic production environment while working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex tooling challenges and making a direct impact on production success, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Battle Creek Seating Component