HIROTEC AMERICA

Automotive closure manufacturing solutions provider

Tool and Die Maker

Precision Machining & ToolmakingPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeAuburn Hills, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 3–5 years of experience in tooling or die repair.
The candidate must have previous experience operating an overhead crane and a Hi-Lo.
The candidate must have their own tools and experience in automotive manufacturing.
The candidate must be able to read and understand part engineering drawings.
The candidate must be willing and able to follow workplace safety rules.
The candidate must understand basic shop mathematics and know how to use different measuring tools.

Responsibilities

Execute stamping die modifications based on engineering requests within prescribed timeframes and quality requirements.
Mentor additional team members as assigned by the manager.
Understand the HIROTEC die process and philosophy.
Evaluate necessary changes to improve surface and dimensional issues of sheet metal panels as defined by stamping engineering.
Troubleshoot stamping dies, including split, wrinkle, spring back, and distortion issues, and implement necessary corrective actions.
Communicate with the internal die tryout and engineering teams about the timing, quality, and progress of assigned dies.
Perform die construction work, general die disassembly and assembly, check line dies in a spotting press, flame-harden dies, and perform panel nesting and die static and dynamic checks.
Perform welding, grinding, stoning, polishing, surface checks in the press and under lights, spotting, Class A surface adjustment, die setup in the press, press operation including tonnage and cushion adjustment, press maintenance, read engineering change requests, adjust inner and outer pad bearing, and conduct dimensional reviews in a checking fixture.

Tool and Die Maker

HIROTEC AMERICA · Auburn Hills, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Description

Tool and Die Maker

HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Stamping Die Tuner will be responsible for:

Executing stamping die modifications based on engineering requests within the prescribed time frame and quality requirements
Mentoring of additional team members as assigned by manager
Knowledge and understanding of the HIROTEC Die process and philosophy
Evaluate necessary changes to improve surface and dimensional issues of sheet metal panels as defined by stamping engineering
Utilize various troubleshooting techniques of stamping dies including split, wrinkle, spring back and distortion and implementation of necessary corrective actions
Ability to communicate with internal die tryout team and internal engineering team on status’ including timing, quality, and progress of assigned dies
Work skills include general understanding of die construction, general die disassembly/assembly, check line dies in spotting press, flame harden dies, panel nesting, die static and dynamic checks, welding, grinding/stoning/polishing, surface check in press and under lights, spotting, Class A surface adjustment, die set into press, press operation including tonnage and cushion adjustment, press maintenance, read engineering change request, inner/outer pad bearing adjustment, and dimensional review in checking fixture

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

3-5 years’ experience in tooling/die repair
Previous experience operating an overhead crane and a Hi-Lo
Candidate must have own tools and experience in automotive manufacturing
Ability to read and understand the part engineering drawings
Willingness and ability to follow the rules for a safe workplace
Understand basic shop math and knowledge of different measuring tools

Benefits

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including:

Multiple Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan Options
Company Paid Disability & Basic Life Insurance
HSA & FSA (including dependent care) Options
Education Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
And more!

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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About the Company

HIROTEC AMERICA

Automotive closure manufacturing solutions provider

HIROTEC AMERICA provides automotive closure manufacturing solutions to carmakers around the world. The company designs and delivers tooling, manufacturing systems, and processes to produce vehicle closures (such as doors, hoods, trunks, and other closures) with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to customer needs. Unlike many competitors, HIROTEC AMERICA leverages its position in the HIROTEC Group, with a network of 29 facilities across 8 countries and over 30 years of experience, to offer a broad global footprint and integrated support. The company's goal is to supply reliable, scalable closure manufacturing solutions that help automotive customers improve efficiency and meet their production demands on a global scale.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Auburn Hills, MI
Founded: 1988

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