Die Technician; Mold Setter Job Talladega area,Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

Reports To:

Tool & Die Group Leader

Description:

Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of Dies and Molds. Work involves primary responsibility for proficiency in several trades, with working conditions and the degree of supervision exercised difference according to the location and nature of assignments.

Responsibilities:

STEPS

Must know all Safety Requirements, Departmental and Plant Wide.

Must be able to maintain departmental 5-S for assigned areas and equipment.

Must be able to complete required departmental paper work. Have general knowledge of computer software and maintenance work order system.

Having proper safety equipment for working with Dies , hard hat, steel toe shoes.

Knowing proper procedures of crane usage :
How to rig cables for lifting; how to work your blocks for weight of dies; safe ways of turning dies.

Proper usage of towmotors for transporting dies :
Usage of safety straps for securing dies on towmotors

Disassembly of molds, being able to follow directions of completely disassembling a mold and placing in an orderly manner.

Must be able to review molds for problems present and problems which could happen in future.

Must be able to follow water hook ups from in's to out's.

Must be able to inspect lifting eyes and any other part of the Die which would make moving or work hazardous to yourself or fellow workers.

Must be able to properly put all pieces back in such manner as you found them.

Working with Acid Wash System knowing the correct amounts of acid per water mixture and the amounts of neutralizer needed for neutrality.

Learning Basic actions of all types of Dies and what you can and can't do.

Must be able to follow paperwork and filling out work orders or Preventive Maintenance orders the proper way

Returning the Dies to proper sections making group leaders aware of all of the above.

Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.

Education:

High School education or GED.

Experience:

1 – 2 years on the job training verified

Skills:

Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools and practices used in electrical or mechanical areas.
Must be able to detect defects in machinery and equipment and make proper repairs or adjustments.
Ability to interface and work from sketches and prints.

Training – specific to placement into position

N/A

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position.

Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.