Tool and Die Maker

Full Job Description Essential Functions Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawings Be able to use inspection gages and measuring equipment to check component and assembly quality. Understanding of shop math and trigonometry to set up machinery and check accuracy of work Understand all tooling stage operations so that quality concerns can be addressed and corrected Be able to implement customer changes (ex. Engineering changes) Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, bad set-ups, etc. Be able to change over tooling to produce different parts and to spot tools for proper metal fits. Understand all tooling component functions so that the highest possible run time and quality can be maintained. Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage. Know use and effects of lubricants to produce the highest quality parts. Maintain tooling nitrogen systems Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory for tooling to reduce down-time Own basic tools needed to measure and check machined components for tooling Track and order tooling store room perishables so that efficiency can be maintained Be able to identify tool steels and know how to heat treat them when necessary Learn to weld tool steels for repair needs. Study in die transfer systems, how they work, how they are adjusted, how part changes would affect them, and maintain a preventative maintenance system Understand monorail systems and how they work to provide part/assembly movement Understand blank feeders, unloaders and power feeds Maintain assembly line fixtures to provide quality that eliminates customer complaints Maintain a spare parts inventory to reduce potential down time Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems so that proper locating and clamping systems can be maintained Maintain logs and drawings complete with fixture dimensions that produce the highest C.P.K's Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change SAFETY Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so. Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant Be proactively involved with improving working conditions. QUALITY Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals 100% on-time delivery to customer 0 PPM on parts Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them

HOUSEKEEPING

Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using it to approach and keep all areas clean, neat and properly maintained. Education Required A 4-year Journeyman's Certificate or 2 years certified machinist schooling Minimum score of 75% on the tooling test Experience Required 2 years of prior experience Technical Skills Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point)

Key Success Factors:

Leadership Competencies Required Problem Solving Developing Direct Reports and Others Managing and measuring work Work/Life Balance Perseverance Drive for results