Seeking a Tool Maker for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Auburn Hills, MI.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k! 

Pay is between $20 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities:

• Read specifications such as blueprints, MBD models, etc., for which tooling is to be built. Experience with AutoCad or SolidWorks preferred.
• Set up and operate variety of machines (lathes, Bridgeport, grinder, etc.) and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
• Fabricate and weld to produce or assemble tooling components.
• Fit, align, and assemble tooling/machine components, and measure tooling/machine assembly for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring and checking instruments
• Join assembly components, using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other method.
• Repair or rework tools.
• Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repair as necessary.
• Interface with customers and vendors as necessary.
• Communicate with Shop Manager as to progress of build project.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other team members.
• May make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Actively leads problem solving analysis and developing irreversible corrective actions on quality issues.
• Represent company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers at all levels of the organization.
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Assist in maintaining predetermined inventory levels of components, supplies, materials, etc., in the build shop.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of prototype, tooling, or machine building experience in the automotive industry. Any pneumatic or electrical experience is a plus.
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Experience with CAD systems, specifically Solidworks, AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Windows, Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to fluently read blueprints and assemble tooling to a print.
• Experienced with operating power tools: hand drill, angle grinder, Metabo, chop saw, horizontal band saw, drill press, MIG Welder, Bridgeport, Mills, Lathes, CNC; TIG welding a plus.
• Skilled in welding, machining, and general assembly of equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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