Tool and Die Repair

Job Title/Position: Die Repairer
Reports To (title of manager): General Manager, Toolroom
Department: Toolroom Sub Department:
Full-Time

Summary/Objective:
Administers necessary repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of existing progressive dies and related tooling
on a daily basis for a safe, clean, productive and economical operation that fully supports press production.

Job Duties:

• Visually and physically inspect and troubleshoot tools and die components for damage and wear
• Dismantles dies, repairs/replaces damaged details or components, verifies that the repaired dies operate correctly. Rework of damaged components. Ensure conformity with part prints and specifications
• Complete work orders assigned on stroke totals/tickets. Sharpen and repair die, validate on tryout press and either return to production or storage as requested
• Operate lifts and overhead crane to move and position dies to worktables and storage locations
• Maintain safety equipment and perform duties in compliance to safety standards
• Utilize toolroom access database to maintain die hit and information on die repairs. Log daily communications, activities, concerns and progress of work
• Interpret blueprint to ensure tool and dies are sharpened/repaired to dimensional conditions
• Ensure tools, tool holders are in good working condition before being placed back on the shelf or in tool drawers. Create requisitions for replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock
• Set up and operate toolroom equipment to cut, bore, grind and shape parts to specific dimensions. File, grind, shim, and adjust parts for proper fit. Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes using power and hand tools
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Support production with tryouts and troubleshooting at production workstation as needed
• Complete emergency repairs as needed
• Work as a team with Engineering, Tooling and Production Departments on all tooling issues. Interact with fellow team members in a professional manner
• Support and enhance company learning and development strategy in line with business needs and organizational growth. Share knowledge/learning with others and learn new skills as assigned
• Implement and apply company tools effectively to support toolroom department success. Addressing production and toolroom efficiency (OEE)
• Participate in continuous improvement OEE activities. Participates in overall machine effectiveness efforts, end of job evaluations and waste reduction
• Participate in Toolroom Training Program as assigned. Support and comply with all AlphaUSA company/safety standards and standard operating procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No Supervisory Responsibilities
• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other Associates (no direct supervision)
• Directly responsible for supervision hourly, non-exempt, manufacturing or office administrative staff
• Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional or technical associates
• Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial associates

Manual and Power tools, experience working with large progressive, transfer and deep draw dies
Die repair related experience - 4 years preferred.

Competencies/ Skills:

• Skilled in machining procedures
• Material properties
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and blueprints
• Maintain inventory records
• Complete work within deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Toolroom equipment
• Measuring equipment including height gages, calipers and micrometers
• Ability to assemble and fine tune dies, components and tools

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform essential functions of the job
• Regularly Occasionally Seldom - able to lift, carry and/or force exerted 41 lbs.

Visual Ability:

• Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to push & pull
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Progressive Die repair: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29