Job Type Full-time Description Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It's how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you! We are hiring a Tooling Technician to assemble and repair dies and trim dies. They trouble shoot tooling for repairs and modifications and assures PM program is followed. What You'll Do:
- Must be familiar with the proper use of hand tools, wrenches, hammers, tube benders, air tools, etc. and their accessories
- Assists other tooling personnel in the repair and maintenance of tooling and equipment.
- Familiar with micrometers, depth micrometers and calipers and their uses
- Attention to detail in performing work, checking work, and documenting to assure quality, under the supervision of the designated associate.
- Works in a safe and efficient manner with good housekeeping practices
- Must be able to read and understand work instructions, cooling diagrams, simple assembly prints, and remember how components are taken apart and put together again
- Must be willing to supply your own hand tools.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Career Development and On-The-Job Training
- Employer 401K Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and holidays
Requirements What We Need from You:
- Ability to follow the Aludyne Safety Standard
- Knowledge of and ability to follow safety program.
- Ability to work overtime. Daily and Weekends if required.
- Ability to locate dies scheduled for maintenance and repair, open dies inspect for defects, clean and polish cavities, surfaces and parting line surfaces.
- Ability to check water lines for breaks, blockage and free flow and install replacement fittings as necessary.
- Ability to interpret simple blueprints
- Ability to replace bent or broken ejector and punch pins.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor tool problem
- Maintain die cast dies for back up
- Prepare dies/cavities for shipment to outside tool vendor; which includes removing die cavities from retainer whenever possible.
- Must be able to read a tape measure to a 1/32 of an inch and write results down on forms
- Familiar with proper operations of: drill presses, bench grinders, cut off saws, abrasive saws, and pedestal grinders
- Capable of working on hot molds (300-600 degrees F) with company provided PPE
- Any stick, TIG, or MIG welding experience is a plus.
- Existing or previous Fork lift license or experience is a plus.
- Any familiarity with the use of an overhead crane is a plus.
- Any familiarity to set up or maintain low voltage electrical circuits is a plus.
- Any familiarity to set up, trouble shoot and inspect pneumatic circuits is a plus
Visit us to learn more about life at Aludyne! Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.