Tool and Die Maker

Adient is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to support our high-volume metal stamping operations. In this hands-on role, you will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and optimize progressive and transfer dies that are critical to production success. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trades professional to work with advanced tooling, earn competitive pay, and contribute directly to manufacturing performance. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling and die-related issues in a fast-paced production environment. 
• Perform die set operations and make tooling adjustments to ensure optimal performance and product quality. 
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on metal stamping dies, including progressive and transfer dies. 
• Inspect tooling and finished components to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance die performance, efficiency, and reliability. 
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to quickly resolve tooling-related concerns. 
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures. 
• Complete all required Adient and customer-specific training programs. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Required 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• 2+ years of experience in a sheet metal stamping manufacturing environment or similar experience. 
• 1+ year of hands-on experience working with large progressive and transfer dies. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds as required. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods, including shifts of eight or more hours. 
• Ability to work overtime as required. 
• The team can provide flexibility and work with candidates on scheduling needs where possible.  

Preferred 

• Journeyman Tool & Die Makers with card are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Automotive manufacturing experience. 
• Experience supporting high-volume stamping operations. 
• Knowledge of die maintenance best practices and preventative maintenance programs. 
• Experience utilizing precision measuring instruments and reading technical drawings or blueprints. 

Shifts Available: 

• 2nd shift- 1:45 pm- 11:45pm
• 3rd shift- 9:45pm - 7:45am

*Opportunities for 12-hour shifts available  

Rate of Pay: $37.54 - $39.14 per hour 

Why Join Adient? 

At Adient, you'll be part of a global leader in automotive seating and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to apply skilled trades expertise in a dynamic production environment while working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex tooling challenges and making a direct impact on production success, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. 

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.