Tool and Die Maker

About the role

Dauch Corporation, a Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry, is hiring a Tool and Die Maker. The role covers planning, laying out and performing bench and machine operations to build, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, molds, gauges, machine attachments and mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lay out and perform bench and machine operations to construct, alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, molds, gauges, machine attachments and mechanisms.
• Set up, adjust and operate machine shop equipment.
• Act as lead person on tooling projects, allocating work to tool room personnel.
• Occasionally carry out development and experimental work, selecting allowances and materials and proceeding from own conception when design and specifications are absent.
• Assist others with material handling and keep work areas safe, neat and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Completion of a state-qualified apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience.
• General education including verbal and written communication and technical math.
• Ability to perform difficult calculations with decimals and fractions, and to read complicated drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use and interpret a wide range of precision measuring instruments.
• High degree of skill and knowledge of tooling practices and applications.
• Interpersonal skills to train, guide and support others, and to organise workflow and set priorities.