Maintenance - Technician II Tool & Die

Maintenance
- Technician II Tool & Die

GE Appliances, a Haier Company is experiencing significant growth, which is creating over 250 quality jobs in Decatur, AL. We have an immediate need for a Tool, Die & Mold Technician. We offer competitive pay rates, established/non-rotating shifts, a great work environment, comprehensive benefits, generous retirement plan, paid time off and for a limited time, you could receive a sign-on bonus when you join our team!

This position will be part of a maintenance team in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, this position will work across several trades performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of Dies and Molds. Defined skills are machinist/tool and die/injection molding, electrical/electronic, welding, millwright, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity.
• Installing/upgrading, and calibrating equipment.
• Tig, and Mig welding, and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials).
• Maintaining/troubleshooting/repairing hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical/mechanical equipment and pumps.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as required.
• Complete shop records and usage of reporting / tracking systems following established procedures.
• Work in a safe manner at all times being aware of potential hazards in the area and safeguarding those hazards.
• Adjust manufacturing equipment and testing of machinery for accuracy.
• Operation of motorized equipment in accordance of safety guidelines.
• Performing any other tasks assigned by the manager.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Associates Degree in Machine Technology
  - Tool & Die or similar trade, or a journeyman certification with at least 3 years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience / working knowledge in skilled trade (welding, millwright, electrical, injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC).
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed drawings and prints.
• Mig, Tig, and SMAW (stick) welding certification required or ability to obtain.
• Experience in the trade of tool and die mold repair with a strong mechanical background.
• Experience running mills, lathes and precision surface grinders.
• Plastic injection molding equipment experience, and progressive metal stamping and pierce die experience.
• Knowledge of valve gates and repair methods.
• Must be able to use a wide range of powered-hand tools (air/electric guns) and vibratory tools/equipment.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays when required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Must be team oriented and work well with others.
• Must be able to work any shift as needed with the ability to change shifts, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Must be capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as medical clearance to all areas of the plant.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a fork truck certification.
• While performing the duties of this job you may be asked to:
• Intermittently sit or stand with frequent walking.
• Occasionally lift or move component parts up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs.
• Use hands to handle or feel parts - grasp, squeeze, pinch, manual dexterity.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist or crawl.
• Talk and hear, use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• May be exposed to outside weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions; high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, foam rooms and caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

We Offer a comprehensive, competitive and flexible selection of benefits that encompass a wide range of employee services that are designed to support your physical and financial health and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

• Healthcare Benefits beginning first day of…