Location: Farmington,CT, USA
Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies. Tool & Die Maker (Auto Power Press) Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Description of Duties Toolmaker * Set-up & Maintenance of Tooling including but not limited to First piece quality submission. * Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information (reference Brown Card) * Alert Supervisor when there is a need for - Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling. * Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or technical lead. * Collaborate with New Tool Group on the introduction of new tools into production areas * Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Project/Tool estimates (quotes). * Assists as required department set up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running. * Assists company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects * Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions. * Assists in the training of apprentices Department Goals * Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling. Lean Initiatives * Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects. * Participates in Lean Projects. Other * Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards. * May be required to assist or otherwise instruct * other personnel. * Performs other duties as may be required. * Attendance is an essential function of the job. * Willingness to work overtime to support the needs of the business. Job Requirements * Minimum 5 years experience in Component/Tooling Fabrication, * Trouble Shooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up - Trouble shooting of Production Stamping Equipment 60T-330T in an Automatic Power Press Production Department. * WINTRESS CONTROL Knowledge. Fein Blank Knowledge. * CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson. * Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for * production manufacturing. * Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required * Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience * with the use of statistical process control in a production environment. * Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments. * An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.) * Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly. * Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods. * Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented. * Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect * parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications. * Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. * Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending. * Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted