Internal - Die Maker; Night Shift - Die Shop

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Creates, maintains, and repairs extrusion tooling using EDM wire machines, engineering drawings, and precision measuring tools to support production. Troubleshoots tooling and process issues, maintains records and performance data, and works closely with engineering and operations while following safety and quality standards.

• Support the Process Engineer in the extrusion area by improving processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction, and variance reduction within the department with special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, and TPM
• Actively participate in monitoring and improving processes throughout the areas
• Utilize continuous improvement skills and work on continuous improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost
• Monitor systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and ensure reduction countermeasures are developed
• Assist in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance
• Track departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM
• Participate in TPM, Reliability, Yellow Belt teams, and be active in participating in problem-solving activities
• Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects
• Give timely responses and effective resolutions for departmental production issues
• Assist in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process in the area of responsibility and act as a liaison to engineering services for departmental project work
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Work overtime as required
• Report out to department using data analysis, collection, and root cause analysis
• Train the trainers and develop work instructions, one-point lessons, process aids, and quality/process alerts
• Must be proactive and possess general computer skills
• Identify process problems and take ownership for results
• Monitor tooling inventory and compare with demand
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE:
May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.

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WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years’ manufacturing experience
• Must be able to work the assigned shift for this position
• This role is an internal only…