Tool and Die Maker

Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, and repair a wide variety of tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances.
• Perform development work, layout, and complex tool room machine operations, including fitting and adjusting.
• Dismantle, repair, and replace parts of damaged dies and fixtures, ensuring proper operation through testing.
• Verify conformance of new or repaired dies by checking dimensions, cutting clearances, forms, and alignments.
• Operate cranes safely to relocate dies to specific work stations or equipment.
• Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program to ensure all tools are fit for use.
• Prepare sketches for machining tool details and perform layout inspections of tooling and manufactured components.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement processes and adhere to 5S discipline principles.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace in compliance with established safety practices and company policy.

Requirements

• Recognized technical trade certificate as a Tool & Die Maker or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in reading and working with blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of workshop theory and calculations.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Competence in all Tool Room machining to close tolerances.
• Ability to work with varied ranges of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Capability to work with limited guidance and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to estimate resolution timelines.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Home and Auto Group Insurance program
• Vacation and extra personal paid days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards and Perfect Attendance Awards
• Supplier discount on purchasing a new car

About the Company

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a global development partner to the automotive industry. We serve as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures, including body-in-white, crash management systems, chassis applications, and cross car beams. With 8,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to innovation and excellence in the automotive supply chain.