Job Title:  Toolroom Employee

Department:  Tool Room

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The Cooper Standard Gaylord, MI manufacturing plant is looking to hire a Toolmaker to work in the Tool Room. 

The pay rate is $34.50 per hour.

SUMMARY:  Set-up and perform machine and bench operations necessary to make, alter, or repair tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, or gauges of complex design. 

DIMENSIONS:  Performs a variety of operations at a high skill and a wide variety of operations at moderate skill.  Works from blueprints, diagrams, or samples to very close tolerances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze specifications
• Layout metal stock
• Set-up and operate machine tools
• Fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies
• Work with high precision and close tolerances
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machinery
• Set-up secondary tooling operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applied knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics metal properties, layout and machining procedures.  Blueprint reading and specification of sketches.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  High school graduate with (2 years vocational school training in machine tool technology a plus).  5-7 years tool room experience preferably in a manufacturing facility.  Journeymen Tool & Die preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting 60+ lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Manufacturing Facility

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.