Tool and Die Maker

Tool and Die Maker Job Description

Position: Tool and Die Maker/Tryout

Department: Bench/Tryout

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Scope:

Position Description: Experienced aptitude in building tools to completion from solid model designs, ability to distinguish required machining needs, possess the skills to direct and train apprentices to produce quality die building capabilities that meet company and customer standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Capable of working in a team environment. Leadership experience is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Manage all aspects of tool build or tryout, can work independently to build Line, transfer, and progressive tooling

·        Component build and conventional build

·        Identify and solve problems – Implement solutions to develop best practice

·        Manage and be responsible for quality loop process and timing

·        Work autonomously, yet be collaborative in problem and solution discussion

·        Discover and solve die issues related to product quality

·        Communicate effectively across departments and with teams

·        Press operations

·        Tryout: spotting and set timing; work drawing operation as related to metal flow and formability, troubleshoot problematic tools in press

·        Run tool room equipment

·        Welding as required; tool steels, tig and mig

·        Attend daily and weekly meetings

·        Train and develop employees from general laborer through apprenticeship to journeyman certification and beyond.

·        Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.

·        Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

·        Commitment to continuous improvements

·        Commitment to customer satisfaction

·        Awareness of overall department interaction and setup to improve efficiency

·        All employees are responsible for the quality of the product, process or service they provide and to report any nonconformity to team leader for review.

·        Other tasks may be assigned as needed by company or customer requirements

Education and Experience:

·        High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skill and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties of this position.

·        Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Certificate or equivalent

·        Additional training may be provided by the company as needed

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operate the following equipment:

§ Manual Machine Equipment

§ Presses

§ Cranes

§ Fork Truck

§ P/C and printer

§ Application software: Windows, Microsoft Office, Current Business Systems

§ Photocopier

§ Email

§ Other equipment as needed to perform job duties

• Have the ability to use judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective work methods/tools to determine a proper course of action to achieve the best possible result. Answers to problems may not always be readily available or apparent, requiring searching out examples or historical practice.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Computer operation to operate Design viewer as well as basic Microsoft office programs.

• Journeyman’s card in Tool and Die is desired.

Supervision:

§ This position works under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Physical Demands:

• Physical effort required.

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety Glasses and work boots required on the shop floor

Work Environment:

• Work performed on the manufacturing floor

• Some travel may be required for home line runoffs

Performance Factors:

§ Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be dependent on reporting to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee must be dependent on to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

§ Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.

§ Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Benefits - available after 90 days of employment

§ Medical, dental and vision coverage

§ 10 Holidays per year

§ Paid Time off starting at 9 days per year

§ 401k Plan with company match

§ Tuition reimbursement and training

§ STD/LTD and Life Insurance

§ Employee tool purchase account available

§ Marketplace Chaplain employee support