What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool & Die Apprentice position at GSMW, Inc.?
Description
The Tool & Die Apprentice at General Stamping & Metalworks is charged with learning and applying the different skill sets needed to support the operations of the Tool Room. This includes mastering the Department of Labor education requirements associated with this role as well as learning how to safely machine, maintain, repair and build high quality production dies and weld fixtures.
This job description is intended to be an overview of the 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 Apprentice reports directly to the Machining/Tool Room Supervisor. There are no direct reports to this position.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Apprentice is to learn and/or complete the following:
• Using surface grinders, drill press, milling machines, radial drills, lathes, and CNC machining centers as needed so as to repair existing tooling, manufacture new tooling and/or run production
• Blue print reading
• Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices
• Safely executing job responsibilities using proper PPE
• Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling
• Reading job sheets 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
• Running production or completing work for shipment to customer as needed
• Maintaining tools and inspection devices to Tool & Die Standards
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an attitude for learning and be able to follow direction given from skilled journeymen. This position requires the person to be a dependable member of our team, and maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude.
The individual will also learn and maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:
• ERP
• IQS
• Machine Controls
• Desktop computer
• Office telephone system
• Machining equipment
• Welding equipment, fixtures & tools
• Stamping Tools
General Competencies
• Continual Improvement: Actively seeks to improve knowledge and skills.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Experience
• Extensive experience in Stamping or Welding processes is preferred
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.
The Tool & Die Apprentice at General Stamping & Metalworks is charged with learning and applying the different skill sets needed to support the operations of the Tool Room. This includes mastering the Department of Labor education requirements associated with this role as well as learning how to safely machine, maintain, repair and build high quality production dies and weld fixtures.
This job description is intended to be an overview of the 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 Apprentice reports directly to the Machining/Tool Room Supervisor. There are no direct reports to this position.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Apprentice is to learn and/or complete the following:
• Using surface grinders, drill press, milling machines, radial drills, lathes, and CNC machining centers as needed so as to repair existing tooling, manufacture new tooling and/or run production
• Blue print reading
• Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices
• Safely executing job responsibilities using proper PPE
• Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling
• Reading job sheets 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
• Running production or completing work for shipment to customer as needed
• Maintaining tools and inspection devices to Tool & Die Standards
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an attitude for learning and be able to follow direction given from skilled journeymen. This position requires the person to be a dependable member of our team, and maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude.
The individual will also learn and maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:
• ERP
• IQS
• Machine Controls
• Desktop computer
• Office telephone system
• Machining equipment
• Welding equipment, fixtures & tools
• Stamping Tools
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.
• Continual Improvement: Actively seeks to improve knowledge and skills.
- 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.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Experience
• Extensive experience in Stamping or Welding processes is preferred
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.