Die Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

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 Technicians to join our Die Maintenance Department on 2nd Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm)

Summary: The DIE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PERFORMS VARIOUS DUTIES SUCH AS TROUBLE-SHOOTING, WELDING AND HAND GRINDING REQUIRED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE STAMPING DIES. PERFORMS JOB DUTIES IN A MANNER WHICH MEETS ESTABLISHED QUALITY, DELIVERY, COST, AND SAFETY TARGETS. THE TECHNICIAN IS EXPECTED TO FOLLOW JOB PROCEDURES IN PERFORMING DUTIES IN THE MOST EFFICIENT MANNER POSSIBLE. FOLLOWS COMPANY SAFETY AND OTHER POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN ASSOCIATE HANDBOOK.

• Performs the maintenance and repair of stamping dies required to maintain quality and efficient production.
• Performs in-press die repairs and trouble-shooting when necessary. Sets-up and operates die spotting presses to perform die making, die modification and die repair operations.
• Takes ownership of die during maintenance and evaluates for issues beyond the requested repair.
• Sets-up and operates TIG, MIG. Arc welders and grinders to accomplish tasks.
• Reads engineering drawings/blueprints and follows verbal instructions to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• Sets-up and operates conventional machine tools and fabrication equipment to perform machining and fabricating operations on machined parts, stamping dies, component parts, miscellaneous tooling and inspection fixtures.
• May attend die trials as requested.
• Wears protective equipment (PPE) such as bump cap, steel toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, Kevlar sleeves and gloves as per policy.
• Supports departmental safety goals and points out safety violations/unsafe acts.
• Reports and injuries or unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately.
• Follows safety regulations and policies, including lock-out procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and picked up at all times. Maintains tools, tool boxes and equipment. Practice 5S.
• Reports and equipment repairs required to supervisor. Reports low inventory of supplies and component supplies to supervisor.
• Responsible for practicing proper lifting techniques when doing physical lifting.
• Reports to assigned Coordinator/Team Leader and is at work station at start of shift and abides within allotted times for meals and breaks. Notifies supervisor whenever leaving work station.
• Effectively communicates shift and operation matters with supervisors and for the following shifts team.
• Works and communicates with co-associates in a positive manner. Accepts and responds to change in positive manner, accepts job assignments and additional duties willingly.
• Helps with training, mentoring and taking responsibility for new Associate's development and retention.
• Looks for, makes suggestions for improvement and implements improvements.
• Obeys all JIC policies and procedures as outlined in handbook.
• Follows ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 policies and work instructions
• Other duties as assigned
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical

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

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• Additional $0.50/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 AND REQUIREMENTS

• Possess skills to communicate with supervision and other Associates
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.

EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. Able to read engineering drawings/blueprints relating to work.

JIC 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.