About the job Die Repair - 3rd Shift Principal Responsibilities: Repair, rebuild, and maintain casting and trim dies in a manner consistent with the original specifications, operating all machines and equipment associated with this process.
- Receive instructions and information from Team Leader and/or Supervisor.
- Transport, clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble casting and trim dies, using lift trucks, die cleaning equipment, and cranes as necessary.
- Build and replace segments, cores, details, and parts from blueprints, using required tools or equipment.
- Draw polish or grind die cavity surfaces using required tools or equipment.
- Make repairs, remove stuck castings, correct dimensional problems, change cores and trim punches while casting and trim dies are mounted on machines.
- Perform welding duties in the foundry and the Die Repair Department.
- Troubleshoot all production tooling problems, performing repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Complete forms, die work orders, pictorials, signoffs, and records as directed.
- Keep work area, equipment, and department neat and orderly.
- Train new employees.
- Perform all other duties incidental to the safe and efficient operation of the tool and die repair department as assigned by supervision.
Skills Required:
- Draw polish or grind die cavity surfaces using required tools or equipment.
- Build and replace segments, cores, details, and parts from blueprints, using required tools or equipment.
- Perform welding duties in the foundry and the Die Repair Department.
- Train new employees
Experience Required:
- Months of experience specific to this position (explain) Up to 2 years training required. If the employee does not meet the minimum experience required, the employee must complete 2 years of on-the-job training to meet this requirement.
- Tool & Die Repair Journeyman Papers is a plus not required.
Education Required:
- Must be able to perform highly skilled tasks and solve complex problems (Associates Degree, trade or technical school, journey person certificate)
MUST HAVE
- Must be able to perform highly skilled tasks and solve complex problems (Associates Degree, trade or technical school, journey person certificate)
- Months of experience specific to this position (explain) Up to 2 years training required. If the employee does not meet the minimum experience required, the employee must complete 2 years of on-the-job training to meet this requirement.