Tool & Die Technician

Tool & Die TechnicianWarren, MichiganTrillium Staffing is now seeking Tool & Die Repair / Tool Room Leads on 1st & 2nd Shifts in Warren, MI for a direct-hire placement!Pay rate is $28 - 36/hour | Exceptional experience may qualify for more.1st Shift is Monday - Thursday: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM2nd Shift is Monday - Thursday: 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM and Friday: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Overtime is available.A growing automotive manufacturing operation is adding experienced Tool & Die professionals to its team. We are looking for skilled Die Repair Technicians, Tool Makers, and Tool Room Leaders who can troubleshoot, repair, modify, and build tooling used in a production environment.Experience with metal stamping, forming, or extrusion processes is highly valued. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tooling, solving production issues, and building precision components from engineering drawings.What You'll Do:Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify production dies and tooling.Support die tryouts, first-piece runs, and production launch activities.Investigate tooling and process issues when parts do not meet specifications.Perform repairs according to established die maintenance procedures.Fabricate and replace tooling components such as punches, buttons, sections, and related die components.Machine components to print using conventional tool room equipment.Operate equipment including:Engine lathesMilling machinesSurface grindersRadial drills-Read and work from engineering drawings and documented specifications.-Assist with tooling changes and modifications required to meet quality standards.-Communicate tooling or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor.-Work collaboratively with Tool Room leadership, production supervision, and plant management.-Follow established safety, quality, and environmental procedures.-Provide assistance to production or other plant functions when needed.Benefits:Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife insurance401(k)401(k) matchingPaid time offTuition reimbursementRetirement benefitsReferral programFlexible scheduling optionsIf you're an experienced Tool & Die professional looking for a stable opportunity in automotive manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you!What We're Looking For:2+ years of hands-on tool and die repair, tooling, or metal die experience.Automotive manufacturing experience.Ability to read and interpret engineering/part drawings.Strong shop math skills.Comfortable using precision measuring instruments.Familiarity with basic SPC concepts.Experience machining components to print.Ability to safely operate an overhead crane and industrial forklift/Hi-Lo.Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.Ability to work safely and follow established plant procedures.Personal tool set required.Nice-to-Have Experience:Journeyman Tool & Die credentials.Experience with metal stamping, forming, or extrusion.Experience leading or mentoring other Tool Room employees.Familiarity with automotive quality systems and standards such as IATF/TS-related quality systems and ISO 14001.Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.