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**Introduction to AM General**

At AM General, we engineer, manufacture, and support specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers. Our global presence of diverse product offerings in over 70 countries uniquely positions us to enhance interoperability across our Allies and build on our long-standing defense industry and automotive partnerships. From the iconic HUMVEE vehicles, to the JLTV A2, AM General strives to offer continuous improvement that keeps us Mission Ready, Future Driven.

**SUMMARY**

The Tool & Die Maker position is responsible for the manufacture and maintenance for tooling needed for production.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Primary responsibilities include keeping production running with mínimal down time.
- Must be able to read prints
- Must do precision machining
- Will operate machine tools such as Bridgeport Mills lathes and surface grinders.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE**
- Must be able to obtain a Tool & Die Maker Journeyman's card. Qualifications to receive a card:

- to have served a bona fide apprenticeship and present a certificate which substantiates claims of having satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship program similar to that at AM General;
- who has had eight (8) years practical experience at the trade and can establish satisfactory proof thereof to the Company and the Union, by means of notarized affidavit,
- or present a UAW Journeyperson's Card.

**Benefits**
- Medical Insurance choice of PPO’s or HDHS
- Costs range from $0-$69 weekly for single through family coverage based on plan chosen
- Dental/ Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- 401(k) Automatic company contribution
- AM General Defined Benefit Plan
- Vacation
- Average 15 holidays per year-including the last week of the year.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Safety Shoe program
- Tuition refund for eligible classes
- EAP Program
- Christmas Bonus
- Profit Sharing Bonus

**WAGES**

Skilled Trades hourly wage: $32.39

**PHYSICAL EFFORT**

Physical activity. Must be able to walk, stand, lift, push/pull, use hand tools to perform tasks. Must be able to physically support a manufacturing environment through evaluation of on the floor issue resolution and problem solving. Must be able to safely use a hoist, including strapping/rigging. Must be able to climb ladders.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

May be required to work with others and on multiple projects per day. 1st and 2nd shift positions available depending on seniority.

Overtime required as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)