Tool Maker

Auburn Hills, 2155 Executive Hills Blvd, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Do you want to work at an organization that is people focused, service minded and results oriented, that offers their customers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcome? Then Android Industries may be the place for you. We are committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. We understand that our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members.

Whether you are looking for an assembly position or a career in manufacturing management, you can thrive as a member of our team.

Build tooling (and related prototypes) according to specifications for application in Android/Avancez assembly operations. Operation of hand and power tools, general assembly of equipment, fabricating and/or modifying details. Troubleshoot or define problems with equipment and tooling. Duties are performed with oversight and prioritization by the department manager.

• Participates in brainstorming and other creative activities to conceive solutions to vexing problems facing Android/Avancez.
• Examine specifications such as blueprints, MBD models, etc., for which tooling is to be built. Experience with Auto Cad or Solid Works preferred.
• Compute dimensions, plan layout and determine assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Set up and operate variety of machines (lathes, Bridgeport, grinder, etc.) and shop equipment to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
• Fabricate and weld to produce or assemble tooling components.
• Fit, align, and assemble tooling/machine components, and measure tooling/machine assembly for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring and checking instruments.
• Join assembly components, using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other method.
• Repair or rework tools.
• Research, develop, and design assembly processes and equipment; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; testing proposed assembly methods and equipment; soliciting observations from operators, etc.
• Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repair as necessary.
• Track assigned build deliverables including outsourced components, purchased components, in-house component builds, and final product deliveries.
• Interface with customers and vendors as necessary.
• Provide detailed written input for design reviews, proposals, specifications, work standards, and business processes.
• Communicate with Shop Manager as to progress of build project.
• Iterate designs until acceptance metrics are met.
• Teach and share best practices to continuously improve all areas of the business.
• May draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabricating or machining to be performed by other team members.
• May make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Promote health and safety in all phases of innovation, engineering and launch.
• Maintain safe operations and a clean work area by adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures/regulations.
• Actively leads problem solving analysis and developing irreversible corrective actions on quality issues.
• Represent Android/Avancez in a professional manner with customers and suppliers at all levels of the organization.
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Teach, lead and continuously improve all areas of the business.
• Complete all necessary forms, documents and reports within a timely fashion, as required by Android quality management system.
• Assist in maintaining predetermined inventory levels of components, supplies, materials, etc., in the build shop.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Years of…