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Tooling Associate

Amsted Automotive
Shelby, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Associate position at Amsted Automotive?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Transform Products, Shelby Township, is looking for a Tooling Associate for our 2nd shift (3pm – 11pm 15% shift premium) who will be responsible for supporting production operation setup and efficiencies by keeping tools, dies, and machines optimized.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Primary Function Summary

  • Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principals using 5”S” and Kaizen processes
  • Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives through Continuous Improvement action plan participation and completion
  • Learn to troubleshoot, Repair, Maintain and optimize transfer and line dies in press and out as required
  • Learn to operate Tool room equipment and machinery with precision
  • Supports press setup and efficiency as a team to achieve posted expectations
  • Adherence to safety procedures and protocols
  • Learn root cause analysis, problem solving skills to promote efficiency and quality
  • Responsible to maintain product quality to print specifications where applicable
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Tooling Manager, Tooling Supervisor, Tooling Leader,
  • Must be available to work overtime as required to meet Customer Demand
  • Serves in the capacity of wastewater handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training
  • Reports directly to the Tooling Supervisor, may receive direction from Tooling Manager or Production Supervisors
  • May receive direction from Plant Manager

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

  • Must learn and demonstrate proficiency of Blueprint GD&T interpretation of Dies, Details, and Part Prints
  • Must learn to effectively troubleshoot and solve daily operational deficiencies
  • Usage of a computer and other productivity machinery such as control panels
  • Must learn to interpret C.M.M. or gaging information and adjust Tooling to maintain Customer Quality requirements
  • Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria to maintain manufacturing environmental standards to protect and preserve or customers product and the environment
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college or technical trade manufacturing education is preferred
  • Some experience working in Manufacturing environment.

     

    WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU EXTERNAL

    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
    • Incentive Bonus
    • Medical, Vision, Dental
    • Prescription Drug Plan
    • 401K
    • Paid Vacation & Holidays
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Health and Wellness Reimbursement
    • Employee Recognition
    • Discount Programs

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