Progressive Changeover Die Technician | 1st shift

Job Responsibilities & Requirements POSITION SUMMARYMiTek is seeking an experienced Progressive Changeover Die Technician to support our stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. This position is responsible for die setup, die changeovers, tooling maintenance, troubleshooting forming and progression issues, and ensuring dies are production-ready to support manufacturing schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Change various components inside the die.

Remove and install die sections

Work with Tool and Die for tool sharpening

Trouble shoot forming issues, punch issues and progression issues.

Perform tooling changes according to schedules.

Perform required preventative maintenance.

Assemble necessary components per documentation to strict, precision tolerances

Verify correct die is used per customer specification, as outlined on work order

Identify and appropriately respond to nonconforming parts

Visually check parts for conformance with quality specified characteristics

Complete Die Set-up check sheets and develop Die process sheets

Provide support for Die Setters as workload allow

Train others as needed

Work with planners and schedulers to make sure the dies are ready to run as planned.

Work with and communicate effectively with Management to plan for any issues that may arise.

Monitor press, tooling and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing.

Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Safety:
Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures.

Participate in safety training and meetings.

Maintain clean and safe work area.

Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management.

Report all unsafe acts and conditions.

Use equipment and materials properly.

Quality:
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance.

Quantity:
Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity.

Dependability:
Take responsibility for own action. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.

Initiative:
Readily volunteers. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed.

Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language

Skills:

Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.

Mathematical

Skills:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.

Computer

Skills:

Some PC skills helpful, but not required.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Read a tape measure.

Other

Qualifications:

Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, climb, walk up stairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.

Other

Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception), Sense of Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the operators may be exposed to the following: moving mechanical parts, moving product parts, vibration, moving forklifts, coolants, noise levels requiring hearing protection. Exposure to environment; heat and humidity, cold, wet conditions and outside weather conditions.

MiTek Perks:

Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time offDay One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentive bonuses

Career advancement, training opportunities,…