Stamping Die Maintenance Technician

Job Posting

Position at Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a leading global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, generating $1B in annual revenue. Our extensive product portfolio includes High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Optics for Mid-Board and Panel, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers drive innovation to optimize system performance and cost across all interconnect points, supported by a presence in 40+ international locations and products distributed in over 125 countries, ensuring exceptional customer service worldwide.

Job Description

Summary/Objective: The stamping technician is responsible for the daily set-up, running and maintenance repair of Samtec's high speed, progressive stamping dies in a fast-moving production environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Must be a self-starter and a good time manager who displays a sense of urgency.
• Use experience and training to identify tooling wear and design flaws for optimal quality, performance, and uptime.
• Comfortable working with tolerances of.0003" or even less in some cases.
• Comfortable using precision gauges and understand toolmaker principles for precision measurements.
• Willing and eager to learn new technical concepts and maintenance methods.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, problem solve and perform multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must keep a clean and organized work environment.
• Exhibit accountability to your teammates and Samtec.
• Effectively communicate technical information to the team when performing work on equipment.
• Flexibility is important for occasional OT and schedule moves to cover business needs.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing or machine shop environment. Connector manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, detail oriented.
• Must possess good communication skills written and verbal.
• Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) a plus.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access). You do not need to be an expert.
• Proficient in basic shop math including the occasional use of Algebra, Geometry and trigonometry for angle calculations and SINE bar stack-ups.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Preferred Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman certificate is preferred, but not required.
• College education is preferred (not mandatory).

Training required:

• On the job training as appropriate

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.