Tool And Die Maker

Overview

Tool And Die Maker role at Toyota Boshoku America (TBTN).

• Support the manufacturing areas with plant focus on minimizing down time, increasing productivity and maintain the overall Toyota Production System as well as company policies/procedures.
• As a tool and die technician, you would repair and maintain progressive and transfer stamping tools.
• Support production to ensure tools are ready for production.
• Make the repairs and improvements on stamping dies/ fixtures /weld cells/swage machines.
• Use manual tools to repair and maintain stamping progressive and transfer dies.
• Use manual and automatic surface grinders to complete the required work.
• Measure and make the required shims to ensure proper timing of the die is maintained.
• Weld and repair worn or broken die details.
• Use of an overhead crane to move and flip dies daily.
• Troubleshoot parts when quality issues arise and adjust dies to improve the part condition.
• Verify work in spotting press to ensure work is correct.
• Troubleshoot die while in the press and complete repairs as needed.
• Complete predictive PMs on progressive and transfer dies.
• Work with other Journeyman Tool & Die makers to complete the required task.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.
• Document completion of all required processes in Asset Essentials system.
• Read technical drawings / blue prints.
• Use precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, height gauge to check the tool's dimensions to insure accurate part quality.
• Must have personal tools to complete tasks as required (Tool box, micrometers, calipers, depth mics, square 1 2 3 blocks, squares, allen wrenches, impact gun and various other hand tools etc.).
• Work with the Engineering department to improve processes.
• Utilize TPS (Toyota Production System) techniques, as trained according to the training plan, to standardize process/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
• Maintain daily 5S, as a component of TPS, in the work area and with assigned equipment.
• Understand and follow the TB Way philosophy, as trained according to the training plan, and adhere to the philosophy within a team-oriented environment.
• Work beyond the regular schedule, which could include daily and weekend overtime, as required to meet the Just-In-Time demands of the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience required.

• 5 years Tool & Die Progressive die experience required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in welding required.
• 2-5 years’ experience with CAD, CNC programming a plus.
• Experience drawing & programming with Master Cam a plus.
• CNC, Machine shop, and Kaizen experience a plus.

• Ability and Willingness to participate in additional training as needed and identified by the Tool Room Supervision.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility in a changing working environment.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to consistently show and maintain professionalism.
• Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization, and with multiple departments.
• Ability to complete forms and reports, including the ability to read, write, and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to exercise on daily basis.
• Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment.
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information encountered.

• Any combination of the following skills is a plus
• English written and verbal
• Japanese written and verbal
• Spanish written and verbal

• Basic Microsoft Office applications required
• Master Cam / Solid Works / AutoCAD or other programming software a plus

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