We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

Axis Engineering is a company of AUTOKINITON, a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

Axis Engineering is dedicated to designing and developing assembly solutions, metal forming and inspection fixtures.

To help us drive excellence, as a Toolmaker you’ll get to:

• Maintain, build, and upgrade dies, fixtures, and gauges.
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Make decisions and judgments about proper course of action for repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrate good short- and long-term decision making in these areas:

1. Tooling troubleshooting

2. Diagnosis of problem and courses of action

3. Tool room repair and maintenance work

4. Tool Room machining practices

5. Program timing, meeting deadlines

• Perform all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.).

• Promote teamwork and shows a willingness to work with other departments.

This full-time role is a part of our Tooling Department and reports to the Plant Manager

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to run all tool room and precision equipment efficiently.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery.

o Micrometers

o Calipers

o Scales

o Crane

o Hilo

Education and/or Experience:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or eight years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Journeyman Certification preferred.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our location in Watertown, TN offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25 years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.