What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

General Description

The Tool & Die Repair Specialist is charged with the responsibility of safely maintaining and repairing high quality production dies, weld fixtures, and patterns.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

The Tool & Die Repair Specialist reports directly to the Tool Room Supervisor. There are no direct reports to this position.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Repair Specialist is to expertly replace worn components on dies and fixtures, sharpen punches, shims, and remove material. The standard for all equipment and tools used at GSM is that they perform as if they are new. Therefore, it is expected that all employees participate in safely maintaining equipment, tools, and their work environment.

Additional tasks include:

• Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices

• Reading blue prints

• Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling

• Reading job travelers and complying with work instructions

• Collecting product inspection results as required by inspection standards

• Entering data to accurately complete transactions

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and projects

• Communicating and maintaining the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the department

• Using surface grinders, Bridgeport drill press, milling machines, radial drills, and lathes

• Running production as needed depending on workload

• Operating Bridgeports, CNC mills, and surface grinders

Job Demands and Expectations

All employees at General Stamping & Metalworks are expected to update job knowledge on an ongoing basis by identifying and participating in functionally related educational opportunities. The company may require additional training as new equipment and technologies are introduced to the department.

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess excellent manufacturing skills, be able to produce parts free of defects, be a dependable member of our team, and maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude.

The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:

• Enterprise computer system

• Machine Controls

• Desktop computer

• Office telephone system

• Machining equipment

General Competencies

• Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
• Customer Relations: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance in a friendly productive manner; meets commitments.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates engaging presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: English language both written and verbal understanding and reading comprehension sufficient to complete all job tasks.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

• Technical training certification (preferred)

• VMC or CNC Technical Training (preferred)

Experience

• 60 months related experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wearing common protective safety equipment including hearing, eye, and breathing protection

• Non air conditioned, variable temperature factory setting

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to regularly or occasionally meet the following physical demands:

• Speak clearly and understandably, with a pleasant tone of voice and manner
• Hear within a range that enables normal telephone communication
• See a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain
• Type at a keyboard without discomfort for some of the working day
• Move around the office environment and manufacturing floor comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various offices and departments

• Lift up to 45 pounds independently

• Bending at waist and neck

• Working at shoulder height

Salary/Wages and Benefits

Refer to corporate compensation schedule for this position.

Conditions of Hire

All employment with GSM, Inc., is at-will by the employer and employee and therefore subject to change.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to regularly or occasionally meet the following physical demands:

• Speak clearly and understandably, with a pleasant tone of voice and manner
• Hear within a range that enables normal telephone communication
• See a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain
• Type at a keyboard without discomfort for some of the working day
• Use hand tools in a repetitive motion
• Move around the shop office and manufacturing floor environment comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various offices and departments

• Lift up to 45 pounds independently

• Bending at waist and neck

• Working at shoulder height

GSM offers employees excellent wages and benefit package. We offer career advancement opportunities as well as equipment that is maintained to the highest standards. There is a $2 second shift premium. Apply today!