Tool & Die Maker

Company Overview

Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To work within the Tooling Department to efficiently and effectively perform tool building and repairs that assures quality product is produced and delivered that consistently satisfies or exceeds our customer's expectation.

Major responsibilities of position:

• Performed tool building and repair that consistently satisfied or exceeded requirements.
• Heat treats and welds parts as required.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during and after machining/repair.
• Performs hand operations involved in producing fixtures, tools, jigs, and dies.
• Uses hand tools of the trade.
• Fits and assembles fixtures, tools, and dies.
• Sets up, runs off, and tests dies to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting same.

Shift Rotation:

• Week 1: Monday- Friday (Afternoon shift) Weekend off
• Week 2: Monday- Friday (Day shift) Weekend off
• Week 3: Monday- Friday (Midnight shift) Two 12 hour weekend shifts
• Week 4: Monday- Sunday (Off paid 7 days) Repeat

Education, experience, skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years' experience in high pressure cast die build and repair
• Certification of Qualification for Tool and Die
• Must know how to skillfully operate a lathe, surface grinder, id/od grinder, and mill, spotting press, radial arm drills and any other related tool room equipment.
• Must have experience with trim tool build and repair
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted.

Why work for Meridian Lightweight Technologies?

At Meridian Lightweight Technologies, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of lightweight automotive manufacturing. We combine advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence to deliver world-class solutions for leading automotive customers. Our employees work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where their contributions matter, opportunities for growth are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact while working with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, Meridian is the place to build your future.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive wages
• Employee incentive programs
• Employee/partner discounts
• Paid vacation days
• Career development pathways