Tool and Die Technician

• Perform other duties as required.
• Follows and supports and “Our Client”'s operating principles, including:
• “Our Client” Employee Charter - Operating under its principles by treating all team members equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.
• Abide by “OUR CLIENT” policies and procedures as described in the most current version of the Team Member Handbook.
• Open Door Policy - Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication.
• 5S - Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”.
• Safety First - Obey the plant's safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.
• Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing.
• Core values - Treat all team members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values.
• Attend and participate in Team, Department, Plant-wide and any other meetings as required.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility.
• Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
• Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
• Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
• Assist in determining spare parts requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Train operators and new team members
• Recommend modifications to existing equipment
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
• Ensure quality product and know quality procedures
• Perform troubleshoot tooling (in or out of the presses)
• Work to blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Efficiently perform Lock out/Tag out Procedures
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearance of finished parts.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of die parts on tooling using abrasive stones, filers, emery clothes or power grinders. Spot dies into proper run conditions.
• Be able to identify tool stacks and how to heat treat

• High School diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education preferred in tool and die, or related minimum of two years' experience in tool and die capacity
• Journeyman Certification is a plus

• General knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of tooling
• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Minimum of two years on-the-job training with heavy industrial manufacturing experience in skilled trade capacity
• Must be able to provide own tools
• Must have basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint reading, dimension drawings, etc.)
• Basic knowledge in automation

• Office and General factory environment
• Able to be flexible in hours of work on short notice in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)
• Possible Shift Work
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping
• Ability to lift in excess of 40 pounds. Moving tool boxes around, and lifting and standing for extended periods of time.

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