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US Gestamp Mason, US, US Gestamp
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Date: Jul 20, 2026
Team Leader, Tooling 2nd Shift
ABOUT US
Gestamp is an international group dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of metal automotive components. It is one of the main manufacturers in the automotive industry worldwide. Present in 20 countries, has hundred industrial plants, 12 RD centers and a workforce of over 30,000 employees worldwide.
Tooling Team Lead - 2nd Shift Mason, MI
JOB SUMMARY
Assist die makers, leads, supervisors, and manager in day-to-day activities in the tool room, with a willingness to change priorities at any time. Performs scheduled and unscheduled tool and die making/repairs. Always working to improve dies to allow the plant to run as efficient as possible, and ensure we produce parts that meet the customer’s specifications.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to lead a variety of cross functional team members
- Leads by example and demonstrates respect to others with a positive and supportive attitude
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
- Strong organizational skills, with follow up
- Anticipates and troubleshoot personnel and process abnormalities
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Must be able to work different hours/shifts as manpower requirements or issues deem necessary
- Ability to read 3D and 2D designs
- Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately.
- Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards.
- Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.
- Observe and follow company policies and maintain proper standards of conduct at all times.
- All other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Tool & Die journeyman’s card or proof of (10) years related experience
- Leader experience leading a tool and die department/area is highly preferred
- Experience troubleshooting in a production stamping plant
- Experience with press hardening dies is required. Other experience in , tandem, transfer, ejection mold, and progressive dies is a plus
- Experience with implementation of engineering changes and buy off of new tools is a plus
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Computer proficiency – Outlook, Word, Excel, and SAP is a plus
- Understanding of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing is a plus
- Reporting out on tooling downtime/KPI’s
- Understanding of TS16949 or IATF as it relates to this department
- Must be able to use and explain how to use precision/hand tools as they relate to tool and die
- Must have knowledge on the operation of manual machines, such as, mills, lathes, saws, and different grinders
- Must have knowledge of welding applications, spotting application, the operations of a CNC, not how to operate it and GD&T as it relates to part prints
- Must be able to read and interpret CMM reports and scan data as it relates to dies and part quality
- Competent in new die construction, and all the stages that lead up to buy off
- Knowledge of hot stamping technologies, setting dies in a press and rebuilding standard die components
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
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About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
Join the Gestamp team!
