Die Repair

Location & Salary

Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

American Axle | $51,000.00 - $60,000.00 (USD)

Experience level:
Mid‑senior
Experience required: 2 Years
Education level:
Associate degree
Job function:
Engineering
Industry: Automotive
Compensation:
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Total position: 1
Relocation assistance:
No
Visa sponsorship eligibility:
No

Repair, rebuild, and maintain casting and trim dies in a manner consistent with the original specifications, operating all machines and equipment associated with this process.

• Receive instructions and information from Team Leader and/or Supervisor.
• Transport, clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble casting and trim dies, using lift trucks, die cleaning equipment, and cranes as necessary.
• Build and replace segments, cores, details, and parts from blueprints, using required tools or equipment.
• Draw polish or grind die cavity surfaces using required tools or equipment.
• Make repairs, remove stuck castings, correct dimensional problems, change cores and trim punches while casting and trim dies are mounted on machines.
• Perform welding duties in the foundry and the Die Repair Department.
• Troubleshoot all production tooling problems, performing repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Keep work area, equipment, and department neat and orderly.
• Perform all other duties incidental to the safe and efficient operation of the tool and die repair department as assigned by supervision.

• Draw polish or grind die cavity surfaces using required tools or equipment.
• Build and replace segments, cores, details, and parts from blueprints, using required tools or equipment.
• Perform welding duties in the foundry and the Die Repair Department.

• Months of experience specific to this position (explain). Up to 2 years training required. If the employee does not meet the minimum experience required, the employee must complete 2 years of on‑the‑job training to meet this requirement.
• Must have Tool & Die Repair Journeyman Papers.

• Must be able to perform highly skilled tasks and solve complex problems (Associate’s Degree, trade or technical school, journey person certificate).

• Must be able to perform highly skilled tasks and solve complex problems (Associate’s Degree, trade or technical school, journey person certificate).
• 2 years training required. If the employee does not meet the minimum experience required, the employee must complete 2 years of on‑the‑job training to meet this requirement.