Job Description
WE ARE AUTOKINITON
DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.
At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.
Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.
CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON
Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.
Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.
Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.
To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:
- Perform extensive metal forming die maintenance such as rebuilding die sections, retrimming pads and forms and engineering changes on all types of dies.
- Set up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, Blanchard and surface grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Lift machine parts and positions and secures parts on the surface place or work table.
- Smooth flat and contoured surfaces to fit and assemble parts together into assemblies and mechanisms.
This full-time, hourly role is a part of our Lebanon team and reports to the Tool & Die Supervisor.
Required experience:
- Ability to machine accurately including close tolerance machining where applicable.
- Ability to TIG weld tooling steel
- Experience repairing metal forming stamping dies
- High school Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Working conditions:
- We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you’ll be:
This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Facility, in Lebanon, TN offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- TN Titans NFL Team (nearby Nashville)
- Bridgestone Arena - Nashville's No. 1 venue for large-scale musical productions, as well as the home of the Nashville Predators
- TN State Fair - (Fun for all ages)
Why you’ll enjoy working here:
- Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 15 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
- Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
- Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.