Tool and Die Tech

Job Description

Job Description

This Position Shares the Responsibility for Tool and Die Tech, and Quality Inspector

Job Description

Position summary: The Tool & Die Technician is a skilled professional that plays a crucial position in manufacturing by completing tasks such as filing, grinding, and shimming metal to ensure a smooth finish. It is the job of the tool and dies technician to always ensure that the dies have the proper finish on them so that Hyundai Steel Georgia produces no products with defects or deformities.

General purpose: The Tool & Die Technician will perform a variety of duties to ensure that the tools and dies are functioning properly in order to meet the production goals and quality standards for Hyundai Steel Georgia. We are specifically looking for those with welding AND die experience at this time.

Role qualifications:

• A High School diploma/GED required
• One to two years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficiency in reading blueprints
• Experience in using a variety of hand tools, including: lathes and grinders
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills 
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access
• Familiarity with ISO standards, SPC, or other quality systems
• Welding

Position responsibilities:

• Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the company.
• Dissembles, assembles, inspects, cleans, and polishes molds.
• Ensures blades on mold are sharp.
• Assist with reassembling and rewiring molds (as needed).
• Performs light mold repair work supervised with vendor.
• Maintain PM records on machines.
• Clean and manage the intricate part of the machinery on the blanking line.
• Ability to repair and maintain
• Work closely with Production and Quality departments to ensure there are no issues with the dies or equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential skills and experience:

• Skills in record keeping
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer experience is required.
• Previous experience working with dies is required

Quality Inspector:

Responsible for ensuring all raw material meet established standards for quality, safety, and compliance. The Quality Inspector will maintain customer satisfaction by performing inspections, documenting findings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.) to verify product specifications.
• Identify defects, non-conformities, or deviations from established standards.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Communicate findings to production staff and supervisors promptly.
• Adhere to safety and company policies.

Core Competencies:

• Makes decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Addresses problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Works within general instructions and procedures. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with staff and customers.
• Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
• Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermitted breaks during the workday do not compromise the work.
• Work is routine from day to day. Employee follows a set pattern with any changes being communicated by supervisor.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Visual, Sensory and Auditory requirements apply to position.
• Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employees need to stand and/or move around through most of their shift.
• No Environmental Requirements apply to position.
• Physical Requirements apply to position.

Benefits:

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