Tool and Die Maker - Metal Stamping

About the role

Adient is looking for a skilled Tool and Die Maker to support its high-volume metal stamping operations in Battle Creek. You will troubleshoot, maintain, repair and optimize progressive and transfer dies that are critical to production. The position is open to experienced trades professionals working with advanced tooling.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling and die-related issues in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform die set operations and make tooling adjustments to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on metal stamping dies, including progressive and transfer dies.
• Inspect tooling and finished components to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve die performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Work with production, quality and maintenance teams to resolve tooling concerns quickly.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required Adient and customer-specific training programs and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a sheet metal stamping manufacturing environment or similar.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with large progressive and transfer dies.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand and work on the production floor for long periods, including shifts of eight or more hours, and to work overtime as required.
• Shifts available: 2nd shift (1:45 pm - 11:45 pm) and 3rd shift (9:45 pm - 7:45 am); 12-hour shifts also available.

Required skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Preferred: journeyman status, automotive manufacturing experience, knowledge of die maintenance and preventative maintenance programs, use of precision measuring instruments and reading technical drawings or blueprints.

What we offer

• Pay of $37.54 - $39.14 per hour.
• Part of a global leader in automotive seating and manufacturing, working alongside experienced professionals focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility on scheduling where possible.