Journeyman Tool and Die - 3rd Shift

WHO ARE WE:

With over 20 years of experience, Gestamp is a leader in the European automotive industry. Gestamp is dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of metal automotive components with focus on innovative development to produce safer and lighter vehicles.

At Gestamp, we believe people are the architects of our company’s success. This mindset has been an essential asset for Gestamp’s success for over 20 years. Gestamp looks for talented, motivated, and team based candidates to join our team and continue to build our futures together. Join our global Gestamp family!

The Tool & Die Technician will apply knowledge and expertise in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled tool, die, and fixture fabrication, repair, and other tool & die maintenance related activities. The Tool & Die Technician will participate with advanced troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives by providing appropriate technical knowledge to recommend and implement improvements and corrective actions. Various technologies will be employed including stamping presses, robotic welding/assembly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform troubleshooting activities, implement corrective actions, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure dimensional capability for various tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures associated with stamping press, MIG welding, paint, and robotic operations;

2. Respond to work orders and assure timely resolution of requests;

3. Fabricate new and repair replacement details for robots;

4. Build, assemble, and maintain fixtures;

5. Inspect and maintain existing tooling to ensure production of quality products which comply with company and customer standards and specifications;

6. Fabricate production aids;

7. Monitor inventory of items required to perform necessary duties, and submit procurement requests as required;

8. Maintain a clean and safe work environment;

9. Comply with standardized work instructions, suggest improvements as appropriate;

10. Cooperate with internal and external certification audits and customer audits, supporting site initiatives towards achieving and maintaining customer awards as well as quality and environmental certifications (IATF, TS, ISO);

11. Adhere to Team Handbook, Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures;

12. Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately;

13. Perform additional tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

2. Completion of apprenticeship program and Department of Labor (DOL) issued Journeyman’s card; or the ability to obtain one with sponsorship.

3. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a production stamping facility working with transfer presses and heavy dies strongly preferred;

4. Working knowledge of machine shop equipment including mills and surface grinders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read and interpret prints.

2. Ability to obtain Hilo and crane certifications, including medical evaluations.

3. Desire to work in a team-based, lean-manufacturing environment.

4. Willingness to travel for training, and as other business needs may dictate.

5. Ability and willingness to work any shift, as well as overtime, as required to meet business requirements.

6. Ability to provide own basic precision and hand tools.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Gestamp North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chelsea, MI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chelsea, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37