Tool and Die Maker

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$23.49/hr - $31.31/hr

Reports To:

Engineering FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Maximize utilization of Stamping department by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the stamping dies. The Tool and Die Operator will be responsible for the production of their associated stamping die, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Falls Stamping and Welding is a Union facility, UAW Local 70.

• Maintains and troubleshoots dies with minimal supervision or direction.
• Troubleshoots die problems with minimal amount of production down time.
• Prioritizes workload to meet the needs of production.
• Performs die changeovers as required.
• Supports and implements continuous tooling improvements on all dies for increased utilization and efficiency.
• Supports and implements continuous process improvements throughout the Stamping department.
• Follows all standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Builds and modifies spare parts as needed.
• Participates in recommendations for die design improvements.
• Participates in problem solving teams.
• Maintains a safe work environment and good housekeeping practices.
• Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and programs actively.
• Understands, supports, contributes to current Falls Stamping Quality and Environmental systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience:
  
  High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence), Journeyman card or equivalent with 2-5 years’ experience. Proficient at all aspects of precision machining and grinding required. Knowledge of press auxiliary equipment, i.e., feeders, sensors, vision, and lube systems.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard operating procedures, blueprints, and work instructions. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from Falls Stamping and Welding Company.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. This role requires an average knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Communication:
  Ability to inform orally and in writing with clarity and good effect. It means to understand clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. It means judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.
• Design:
  Refers to the ability to generate creative solutions. Translate concepts and information into images. Apply design principles. Use feedback to modify designs. Demonstrate attention to detail. Makes good use of available materials resources. Has ability to develop new and original ideas, creates effective designs. Use intuition and experience to complement data. Explore multiple options to overcome technical, workflow and design obstacles.
  
  Change approach or method to best fit situation. Consults with other coworkers and various resources.
• Job Knowledge:
  Job knowledge refers to the amount of relevant knowledge and skill an employee has. Includes awareness and possession or mastery of special facts, practices, manual skills and techniques and decision making methods.
• Organizing:
  Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.…