What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Team Member - Stamping (Die Maintenance) position at Stamping (Die Maintenance) Job Details?
Position Summary:
Support the Stamping department by repairing and maintaining automotive press stamping dies. Perform complex die repairs and modifications (weld, die spot, design changes. etc.); identify concerns, and recommend countermeasures. Perform corrective, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on die equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies according to standardized procedures.
- Perform preventative maintenance on dies between production runs.
- Weld and hand grind tool steels to meet die specifications.
- Perform machining and fabricating on stamping dies for repair or improvement.
- Monitor completed repairs for continuous improvement.
- Support tryout of new dies in press line equipment. Conduct test runs with dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
- Meet repair and preventative maintenance (PM) schedule times to maintain daily stamping production.
- Troubleshoot and correct quality issues on press line.
- Maintain and continuously improve quality on all stamping parts including stamping panels.
- Communicate with all levels of management on die issues and die repairs as necessary to maintain production schedules.
- Operate overhead crane to load, unload, lift, position, and insert dies in press on a daily basis.
- Perform tig and stick welds, use hand grinders, run surface grinders, manual mill, manual lathe, try out press, and basic mathematics.
- Read and study blueprints or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating or repairing dies.
- Promote safety continuously; solve problems quickly to improve safety, quality, and productivity of stamping dies.
- Position requires job rotation to different shifts and maintenance jobs within the plant.
- Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Education:
- High School diploma/GED
- 2 year Technical Degree preferred
Related Experience:
1 – 3 years job related experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge:
- Word
- Excel
- Knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and use of stamping die applications
- Knowledge of proximity sensors and applications for die protection
- Ability to read and interpret die blueprints
- Experience with hand & power tools
- CNC Mill operation and programming skills recommended
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.