Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description/Expectations

JOB TITLE: Tool Room Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Tool Room

DATE DEVELOPED: 12/2023

REPORTS TO: Tool Room Manager

POSITION SCOPE

Tool Room Technician performs duties in connection with die readiness for the die cast operation.  This includes repairing die cast dies, trim dies, and fixtures. Technician must recognize current KPI boards and obtain goals as required. Technicians are required to operate forklifts and/or overhead cranes to transport dies for production and tooling. Correct documentation needs to be completed by technician for end of run.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and troubleshoot problems related to die cast and trim dies on the production floor.
• Service and repair die cast dies, trim dies and fixtures using precision measuring tools.
• Operate various machinery including using drills, grinders, turn threads, mill, lathes, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Perform welding tasks as required.
• Maintain core and punch inventory.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training as required by business and manpower demands.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Models and exemplifies Company’s Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.  
• Communicate daily activities and potential issues with associates and supervisors.
• Collaborate with coworkers to resolve problems effectively.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Forklift and Overhead Crane experience required.
• Apprenticeship and/or two year’s related experience preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
• Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
• Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
• Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
  • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
  • Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
  • Bend, twist, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
  • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp parts, devices, measuring tools and other equipment.
  • Vision: Ability to see clearly at a distance, with peripheral and depth perception.
• Frequently and repetitively:
  • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp tools or other equipment.
  • Frequently sit when driving the forklift equipment.
• Occasionally sit and/or climb (including ladders and lifts).
• Recognizes potential exposure to environmental, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.

DISCLAIMER: The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.