Tool and Die Maker (Night Shift)

Execution of stamping die modifications based on engineering requests within the prescribed time frame and quality requirements. Mentoring of additional team members as assigned by manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Die process and philosophy.
• Evaluate necessary changes to improve surface and dimensional issues of sheet metal panels as defined by stamping engineering.
• Utilization of various trouble shooting techniques of stamping dies including split, wrinkle, spring back and distortion and implementation of necessary corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate with internal die tryout team and internal engineering team on status including timing, quality, and progress of assigned dies.
• Work skills include general understanding of die construction, general die disassembly / assembly, check line dies in spotting press, flame harden dies, panel nesting, die static and dynamic checks, welding, grinding / stoning / polishing, surface check in press and under lights, spotting, Class A surface adjustment, die set into press, press operation including tonnage and cushion adjustment, press maintenance, read engineering change request, inner / outer pad bearing adjustment, and dimensional review in checking fixture.
• Document changes of sheet metal changes
• Responsible for follow-up communications to be sure desired outcome is achieved in a timely manner.
• Input to departments' achievement of company targets for Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety.
• Participate in and support 5S, ISO, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing activities.
• If assigned a cell phone for company use, emergency contact will require it to be answered on week nights and weekends.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.
• Active Driver's License