Tool and Die Technician

Job Description

Job Description

General Duties & Functions

• Participates in installations and start-up assistance for new installations and die modifications
• Design and fabricate small fixtures for equipment
• Discovers methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as an individual and part of a team
• Assists QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections
• Communicates with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on die status
• Interpret blueprints and schematics, implement methods, practices, and techniques of maintaining dies
• Performs preventive, predictive, project, and reactive maintenance as required
• Makes necessary changes to predictive maintenance schedules based on lessons learned
• Reacts quickly to die issues, evaluates specific nature of trouble through effective troubleshooting and analysis of data, uses 5 why method, determines root causes of trouble, determines necessary repair, and executes/expedites repair and recovery to restore die to safe and efficient operational status
• Reads lessons learned across to other dies/issues with the same concern
• Communicates specific nature of die repair and recovery, along with causes, to appropriate management and operations personnel
• Maintains accurate service records so that the performance of dies can be monitored
• Inputs appropriate work order and die repair data into the maintenance management system, as appropriate to assigned tasks
• Communicates required supply of essential spare parts
• Where appropriate, develops, designs, and implements process improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Assists in training newly assigned team members in the maintenance of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions and production schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with tool and die (maintenance and repair) required
• Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for assessing functionality of dies, above basic mathematical skills, and reasoning ability
• Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, confined space, and Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, Excel, Word, and the internet
• Experience with operating a forklift
• Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility, and a positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical, or vocational college related to a technical field preferred
• USDOL Tool and Die Journeyman certification preferred
• 4 years of tool and die experience in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of 2 years of tool and die experience plus an associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical or vocational college in a related technical field
• Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Physical Requirements and Demands

The physical demands and work environment described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. These requirements are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

• Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated production areas, which may include safety-toe shoes, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, and other PPE as defined by risk assessments and site policies.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to frequently move throughout production areas, including ascending and descending stairs, ladders, and work platforms.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, reach overhead, and work in confined or awkward positions.
• Ability to frequently use both dominant and non-dominant hands for operating tools, handling materials, manipulating machine controls, and performing technical tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials and equipment up to 35 pounds and, less frequently, up to 65 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally push or pull wheeled carts, equipment, or components requiring moderate force.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, materials, gauges, and finished products to identify defects, malfunctions, hazards, or deviations, and to recognize safety signals, alarms, and changing conditions in the work environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to effectively receive, understand, and communicate technical instructions, safety information, and operational updates through appropriate means, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• This position is primarily based in an active manufacturing environment and requires routine presence on the production floor.
• Employees are regularly exposed to noise, vibration, moving machinery, powered industrial vehicles, and other industrial hazards.
• Temperatures may vary seasonally and may range from approximately 65–100&degree;F depending on the area of the facility.
• Raw materials used in the manufacturing process may include oils, carbon black, rubber compounds, sulfur, and other additives. Employees may encounter industrial odors, airborne particulates, or dust consistent with manufacturing operations.
• Work may occasionally involve exposure to elevated work areas, energized equipment, and maintenance activities requiring adherence to safety procedures.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligible after one month
• 401(k) matching 100% on first 6%
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness facility
• Fitness reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Quarterly incentive bonus
• Profit sharing

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.