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PMG Pennsylvania

Die-Setter

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What they do

A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.

$57,398 / year median in Pennsylvania

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:
All Operators/Set-ups will be required to know and understand all PMG PA Policies and Procedures, this includes Quality, HSE and Production (Work Instruction). To be successful a technician will need to have excellent communication and multitasking skills. Technicians must ensure that Quality is built into their process at all times, doing this will be one of their primary objectives to ensure we deliver a quality part to our customers. Operator and Set-ups must be able to multitask and detail oriented. Technicians will be expected to gain an understanding of troubleshooting all machines and the automation ensuring the efficient operation of both to optimal production. Technicians will be evaluated on the necessary skills required to complete their job tasks, along with their general teamwork and work performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Including the following: other duties may be assigned):
  • Know and follow all applicable policies and procedures within our QMS System, including Hazard ID's and JSA's
  • Report all HSE incidents, accidents, near misses and potential problems in a timely manner
  • Will be expected to help train fellow employees in levels below them, sharing knowledge will help the department and PMG to grow. Training must be done per WI or Procedures
  • Engage with fellow employees to drive Continuous Improvement
  • Aim to have positive attitude and work together in a courteous and cordial manner. They should strive to help create an honest, trustworthy, and friendly work environment.
  • Use TPM and 5S Methodologies to help optimize equipment availability and improve plant cleanliness and organization by working with maintenance, fellow employees, and leaders to improve overall productivity.
  • Employee will be expected to stage tooling properly
  • Complete any and all Quality Checks as required
  • Employee must be able to work as a team with others in department
  • Good communication within department and shift to shift
  • Complete all tool damage investigation reports
  • Follow all Work Instructions and Procedures
  • Employee will be expected to setup all presses and understand the operation of the press and its functions
  • Problem solving and decision making will be key in this role as the employee must troubleshoot as setting up the press, understanding fill rates and density
  • Review and Adjust Automation as needed from Compact to Furnace, Furnace to Sizing, including Cameras
  • Operators Duties when needed
  • Other duties as needed Die Setting & Tooling Responsibilities Safely and efficiently perform die changes and die setting in accordance with applicable Work Instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
Properly inspect, install, align, secure, and verify dies, punches, and related tooling prior to production. Verify correct die, tooling, setup parameters, clearances, and alignment for each production job. Complete required setup and first-piece quality checks before releasing the press for production. Make necessary adjustments to die setup and process parameters to maintain part quality, dimensions, density, fill, and process stability. Troubleshoot die and tooling issues, including alignment, wear, damage, improper fill, part defects, and abnormal press operation. Monitor tooling during production and report excessive wear, damage, or other issues to the appropriate personnel. Properly stage, handle, clean, and store dies and tooling to prevent damage and maintain organization. Complete required tooling, die-setting, and tool-damage documentation. Work with Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and other Set-Up Technicians to resolve issues and improve setup efficiency. Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce setup time, tooling damage, scrap, and downtime while improving overall equipment effectiveness. Maintain die-setting and tooling areas using 5S practices. Work schedule can be discussed during interview.
Expected hours:
40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person