MAINTENANCE - TECHNICIAN II TOOL & DIE
GE Appliances
- Decatur, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
This position will be part of a maintenance team in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, this position will work across several trades performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of Dies and Molds. Defined skills are machinist/tool and die/injection molding, electrical/electronic, welding, millwright, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.Position MAINTENANCE - TECHNICIAN II TOOL & DIELocation USA, Decatur, ALHow You'll Create PossibilitiesEssential Responsibilities:
- Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity.
- Installing/upgrading, and calibrating equipment.
- Tig, and Mig welding, and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials).
- Maintaining/troubleshooting/repairing hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical/mechanical equipment and pumps.
- Conduct preventive maintenance as required.
- Complete shop records and usage of reporting / tracking systems following established procedures.
- Work in a safe manner at all times being aware of potential hazards in the area and safeguarding those hazards.
- Adjust manufacturing equipment and testing of machinery for accuracy.
- Operation of motorized equipment in accordance of safety guidelines.
- Performing any other tasks assigned by the Manager.
- Associates Degree in Machine Technology - Tool & Die or similar trade, or a journeyman certification with at least 3 years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of 1-year experience / working knowledge in skilled trade (welding, millwright, electrical, injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC).
- Must be able to read and interpret detailed drawings and prints.
- Mig, Tig, and SMAW (stick) welding certification required or ability to obtain.
- Experience in the trade of tool and die mold repair with a strong mechanical background.
- Experience running mills, lathes and precision surface grinders.
- Plastic injection molding equipment experience, and progressive metal stamping and pierce die experience.
- Knowledge of valve gates and repair methods.
- Must be able to use a wide range of powered-hand tools (air/electric guns) and vibratory tools/equipment.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays when required.
- Must be team oriented and work well with others.
- Must be able to work any shift as needed with the ability to change shifts, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
- Must be capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as medical clearance to all areas of the plant.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a fork truck certification.
- While performing the duties of this job you may be asked to:
- Intermittently sit or stand with frequent walking.
- Occasionally lift or move component parts up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs.
- Use hands to handle or feel parts - grasp, squeeze, pinch, manual dexterity.
- Reach with hands and arms, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist or crawl.
- Talk and hear, use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
- May be exposed to outside weather conditions prevalent at the time.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions; high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, foam rooms and caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
- Healthcare Benefits beginning first day of employment – Medical, Dental & Vision
- Company provided disability benefits
- Established/Non-Rotating Shifts
- Vacation/Paid time off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401K Plan with generous matching
- Company provided Life & Accidental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment