• Die Helper

    Aerotek (Roseville, MI)


    Job Title: Die Helper

    Job Description

    As a Die Helper, you will support Die Makers in ensuring that dies function correctly and meet all specified requirements for the customer. You will learn the die-making process, including the use of various bench tools, and assist in assembling dies from scratch. This role involves manual machining, grinding, and assisting in die tryouts and repairs.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist Die Makers in the die-making process to ensure specifications are met.

    + Learn and use various bench tools and processes involved in die making.

    + Support in assembling dies from scratch and conducting die tryouts.

    + Help in repairing dies during tryouts and perform bench work.

    + Maintain ownership of dies throughout the manufacturing process.

    Essential Skills

    + Willingness to learn about the tool and die field as an apprentice.

    + Experience in tool and die, mechanically inclined, bench tech, and die setting.

    + Manual machining, grinding, lathe operation, and mechanical aptitude.

    + Proficiency with shop tools, tape measure, stamping, machining, grinders, micrometers, progressive die, and surface grinding.

    + Die Setter background and willingness to enter the Tool & Die Trade.

    + Experience with progressive or transfer dies and overhead cranes.

    + Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Possession of own tools including hand tools, allen wrenches, hammers, mics, calipers, and die bars.

    + Nice to have: Benching or Shop Hand background.

    + 1+ years of experience with tool room equipment.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a family-owned company that genuinely cares for its employees. Enjoy 100% paid health insurance and be part of a team where many have worked for over 20 years. The company has recently been revitalized and is diversifying its portfolio, with exciting new projects coming in.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a stamping and CNC facility that has been recently repainted and equipped with additional lighting for a better working environment. Choose between 1st shift hours from 6am - 4:30pm or 2nd shift from 4:30pm - 3am. Both shifts offer 10-hour workdays with Saturdays required. Training will be provided on your desired shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Roseville,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.