Tool & Diemaker - Onsite - CT

Located in the state of Connecticut (CT). Full-time employment requires relocation to Connecticut.

TRAVEL, HOUSING, MEAL STIPEND and RELOCATION expenses based on candidate's home location.
1st & 2nd Shift Positions $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Job Title Tool & Diemaker Job Number
51-4111.00

Department Automatic Power Press, New Tools, or Secondary Power Press Reports toNew Tools
- Director of Engineering / Department Supervisor APP
-Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical LeadSECPP
- Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical Lead Fourslide
- Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead| || |Primary Position Objectives To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs regarding tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS.| || |Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Service production tools in the press and perform pre-run maintenance on tools to ensure they are production capable.

Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or Senior Tool & Diemaker.

Assists in the training of apprentices

Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information.

Alert Supervisor when there is a need for – Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.

Collaborate with Senior Tool & Diemaker on the introduction of new tools into production areas

Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Tooling Projects.

Assists as required department set-up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.

Support 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.

Department Goals Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

Other Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards

Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.

May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.

Perform 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.| || |Qualifications Education Experience Minimum  Journeymen Certificate or 5 yrs. Equivalent.

Assist in Component / Tooling Fabrication, Troubleshooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up.

Ability to read - understand blueprints and GD&T as needed for production manufacturing.

Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.

Working knowledge and practical experience with Progressive stamping background required

Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of SPC in a production environment.

Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO
13485 & 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.

Physical Requirements 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 objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.

Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.| || |The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

You should be proficient in:

GD&TTroubleshooting Skills Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
Press Set Up Progressive tool maintenanceWINTRESS Controls