We Are AUTOKINITON
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering 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 extensive die maintenance such as rebuilding die sections, retiming pads and forms, and engineering changes on all types of dies.
- Directs training of workers to improve department performance
- Maintains and upgrades fixtures and gauges
- Maintain tool improvement program that is data driven and successful in providing ongoing improvement related to tool & die performance
- Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures to recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
- Determine specifications for inspection of work, using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before, during, and after machining
- Demonstrate good short & long-term decision making in: press room troubleshooting, diagnosis of problem and courses of action, tool room repair and maintenance work, tool room machining practices, program timing, meeting deadlines
This full-time, hourly role is a part of our Maintenance team and reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Required experience:
- 7+ years experience in Tool & Die (Journey worker card preferred)
- Automotive manufacturing experience required
- Previous leadership preferred
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 Jaytec facility, in Milan, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- Milan Dragway
- The Hack House Museum
- Charming historic downtown area with many beautiful parks
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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