About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Position Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues.</li> <li>Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies according to standardized procedures.</li> <li>Perform preventative maintenance on dies between production runs.</li> <li>Weld and hand grind tool steels to meet die specifications.</li> <li>Perform machining and fabricating on stamping dies for repair or improvement.</li> <li>Monitor completed repairs for continuous improvement.</li> <li>Support tryout of new dies in press line equipment. Conduct test runs with dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.</li> <li>Meet repair and preventative maintenance (PM) schedule times to maintain daily stamping production.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and correct quality issues on press line.</li> <li>Maintain and continuously improve quality on all stamping parts including stamping panels.</li> <li>Communicate with all levels of management on die issues and die repairs as necessary to maintain production schedules.</li> <li>Operate overhead crane to load, unload, lift, position, and insert dies in press on a daily basis.</li> <li>Perform tig and stick welds, use hand grinders, run surface grinders, manual mill, manual lathe, try out press, and basic mathematics.</li> <li>Read and study blueprints or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating or repairing dies.</li> <li>Promote safety continuously; solve problems quickly to improve safety, quality, and productivity of stamping dies.</li> <li>Position requires job rotation to different shifts and maintenance jobs within the plant.</li> <li>Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week.</li> <li>Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.</li> <li>Meet all other requirements as assigned.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>High School diploma/GED</li> <li>2 year Technical Degree preferred</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Related Experience:</b></H2> </div><div><p>1 – 3 years job related experience preferred</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills / Knowledge:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Word</li> <li>Excel</li> <li>Knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and use of stamping die applications</li> <li>Knowledge of proximity sensors and applications for die protection</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret die blueprints</li> <li>Experience with hand & power tools</li> <li>CNC Mill operation and programming skills recommended</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information:</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> </div></div></div>