Tooling Technician

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** Tooling Technician
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USA, LaFayette, GA    time type

Full time    posted on Posted Today    job requisition idREQ-22395    At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
* we come together*,
* we always look for a better way*, and
* we create possibilities*. The Tooling Technician is an integral part of daily plant operations. Performs major in-house die repair and maintenance. Coordinates and administers vended die repair. Lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal parts to repair stamping dies, analyzing specifications and applying knowledge of die design and construction.  1st/3rd Shifts
****** Position
* * Tooling Technician
****** Location
* * USA, LaFayette, GA
** How You'll Create Possibilities
** The principal responsibilities of the Tooling Technician include:
• Perform all day-to-day tool room activities, reaction to production demands as directed.  
• Capability to Repair dies using basic and advanced equipment (surface grinders, CNC equipment, Machining Center, Wire EDM).  
• Experience with CNC Programming using CAD Cam and Solid Works is a Plus.  
• Machinery includes Surface Grinding, Manual Milling, Manual lathes.  
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble complex dies and document findings via PM check sheets.  
• Evaluate condition and determine improvements needed in existing dies and communicate those to the Tool-Room leader or Tooling Engineer.  
• Follow tooling preventative maintenance procedures.  
• Conduct die troubleshooting as needed and Observe tool condition and report for corrections.  
• Knowledge of polishing draw dies to minimize the coefficient of friction.  
• Works safely and supports Five S initiatives.  
• Supports Tool-Room Leader, Production, and Engineering. Has the ability to learn and expand tool room skills and accept new challenges.
• Support overtime thru the week and weekends on rotational basis.
** What You'll Bring to Our Team
** Successful candidates for the Tooling Technician role should have strong die trouble shooting skills, AutoCAD, CAD-CAM experience and be able to work in hot and humid industrial manufacturing environment.

Additional requirements for applicants to the Tooling Technician role include:
• HS diploma or equivalent required. 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or post-secondary school with emphasis in Tool and Die or minimum of five years on the job training with industrial manufacturing facility. Journeyman certification is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in maintaining or building dies in the stamping industry.  
• Good understanding of die maintenance and upkeep.  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and die designs.  
• Experience and Knowledge of Machining Center, Programming, set- up, and operation is a plus.  
• CNC EDM set up and operation experience is a plus.  
• Experience as a Machinist, or Die-Maker’s Helper is a plus.  
• A strong desire to accept tooling challenges and take them on to help the company succeed is a must.
**** Our Culture
**** Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that:
Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work.…