Die Maintenance Mechanic

Our client, a precision metals manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Die Maintenance Mechanic
, to join their winning team in York.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the assembly, grooming, maintenance, and repair of progressive stamping dies along with trouble-shoot problems with stamping dies and presses to ensure the quality of the product and safety of personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, groom, maintain, and repair tooling in an efficient and safe manner.
• Remove and install dies from presses, including press set-ups and troubleshooting.
• Utilize quality assurance practices and metrology equipment to ensure that product conforms to applicable design specifications.
• Grind tooling and perform alignment check on die to ensure parts conform to design specifications and correct alignment of cutting stations.
• Store, die tooling in an efficient manner as they are received.
• Consult manager if any tooling may need to be modified from print and record modification.
• Utilize good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean & safe work area.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Record die maintenance and preventive maintenance in Die Logbook, in a timely and accurate manner

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year vocational training or 3 years in the field of stamping and die maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic math functions using whole numbers, fractions and decimals including metric /English conversion. A basic understanding of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, set-up, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment usage, such as micrometer, caliper and optical comparator.
• Blueprint reading with geometric tolerances.
• Ability to read die assemblies, change-over and detail prints from various sources.
• Capable of writing routine correspondence and reports.
• Ability to solve practical and mechanical problems (Mechanical aptitude).
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete all training requirements as listed on training matrix for this position.
• Must be available for scheduled work: normal workday of 8 hours or more as necessary, night shift and weekend work is possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.