Tool & Die Repair Specialist - 2nd shift

Tool & Die Repair Specialist - 2nd shift South Bend, IN Job Details $25 - $35 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Press brake machine Grinding machine operation Equipment repair Tool & die 5 years Dimensional inspection Mechanical repair Safety standards in production Mid-level Dimensional measurements Continuous improvement Data entry Blueprint reading Quality standards in production Equipment maintenance Milling machines Clean workspace maintenance CNC machining Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description The Tool & Die Repair Specialist is charged with the responsibility of safely maintaining and repairing high quality production dies, weld fixtures, and patterns. This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees' talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Key Responsibilities :

The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Repair Specialist is to expertly replace worn components on dies and fixtures, sharpen punches, shims, and remove material. The standard for all equipment and tools used at GSM is that they perform as if they are new. Therefore, it is expected that all employees participate in safely maintaining equipment, tools, and their work environment.

Additional tasks include:

Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices Reading blue prints Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling Reading job travelers and complying with work instructions Collecting product inspection results as required by inspection standards Entering data to accurately complete transactions Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and projects Communicating and maintaining the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the department Using surface grinders, Bridgeport drill press, milling machines, radial drills, and lathes Running production as needed depending on workload Operating Bridgeports, CNC mills, and surface grinders 5 Years or more experience repairing dies, weld or mold fixtures is preferred. Technical training certification (preferred) VMC or CNC Technical Training (preferred)