Die Maintenance Apprentice - 1st Shift

Company & Job Details

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking Die Maintenance Apprentices to join our Die Maintenance Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm)

Job Duties May Include: 

• Follow all JIC safety policies and procedures to include proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout, parts handling and basket/rack/Die transportation
• Use proper safeguarding during welding operations and use of machine shop equipment.  Should not be using gloves when using drill press, etc.
• Obtain proper training prior to using machine shop equipment, Drill Press, Mill, Lathe, etc.
• Report all safety incidents immediately to supervisor or member of leadership team
• Perform Monthly Safety Risk assessment or work areas and equipment that is used

• Follow-Up of next production run on Die Sets after PM or maintenance activities are completed
• Understanding of common stamping part quality defects and Die Condition impact to quality defects
• Operate standard machine shop equipment that is needed for PM or repairs while receiving OJT
• Set-up and operate MIG / TIG / ARC welders as needed while receiving OJT
• Clean dies during preventative maintenance inspections
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections as scheduled or requested by stamping production team which may include disassembly, inspect, lubricate, replace components and reassembly
•  Report any defects found during preventative maintenance inspections immediately to supervisor or member of leadership team

• Report low quantity and out of stock supplies or components to supervisor or Die Maintenance support associate
•  Retrieve Dies from production floor that are needed for PM or repair and return to proper location when completed
•  Daily COP of work areas, Die Maintenance area and machine shop equipment
• Maintain clean and clear of clutter work area, tool box and tools
• Maintain appropriate documentation.  Timesheets, labor sheets, Forklift and Crane inspection sheets
• Communicate requests from other departments to supervisor
• All work performed should be documented in Plex.  This should include work performed and how long

Program Schedule: Associate can be in this position for a maximum of 2 years.  Upon completion of 2 year apprenticeship, associate must have developed skill to advance to Technician Level.  Otherwise, associate will be stepped back to general associate status

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
  • Additional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium
• Holiday Pay
• Shutdown Pay
  • Summer - around July 4th holiday
  • Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary Supplemental 
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Group Accident
  • Critical Illness
• Company-paid
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life & AD&D
    • Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
    • Spouse - flat $10,000
    • Child - flat up to $5,000
• 401k Retirement
  • Traditional Contribution
  • ROTH Contribution
  • Company Match
• 401k Retirement Profit Share
  • Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
  • Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

Job Skills & Requirements

Position Requirements: 

• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to read and follow schedule
• Self motivated and ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and overtime
• Must be quality oriented and understand how every task may impact quality
• Ability to use computer