We're Hiring Experienced Tool & Die Maker's- $40.00 per hour

We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers 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.

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

• Perform die repairs at the press and in the tool room.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance activities on the dies.
• Weld a variety of materials used in maintenance and the tool room.
• Repair and maintain nitrogen pressure systems used in the dies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical / pneumatic systems used in the dies.
• Operation of the overhead crane to move and stage dies.
• Machining of materials associated with repairs and maintenance of the dies.

This full-time role is a part of our Tool & Die team and reports to the Tool & Die Supervisor.

Required experience:

• A state issued journeyman’s card or a minimum of (8) years verifiable experience working on metal stamping dies.
• Strong knowledge / experience related to draw dies and transfer die processes.
• Time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Welding experience and the ability to operate welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene equipment. Typical welding processes include, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
• Strong knowledge of machinery set-up and operations.
• Experience with trouble shooting and root cause analysis, to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for use in a team environment.

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 AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

· Navy Pier

· Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront

· The Bean

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.

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