Tool & Diemaker / Four Slide - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

**2nd Shift Position**

Job Title

Tool & Die Maker / Fourslide

Job Number

51-4111.00

Department

Fourslide

Reports to

Department Supervisor / Technical Lead

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs with regard to tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up & Maintenance of Tooling including but not limited to First piece quality submission.
• Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information ( reference Brown Card)
• Alert Supervisor when there is a need for – Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.
• Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or technical lead.
• Collaborate with New Tool Group on the introduction of new tools into production areas
• Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Project/Tool estimates (quotes).
• Assists as required department set up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.
• Assists company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects
• Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.
• Assists in the training of apprentices

Department Goals

• Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

Other

• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards.
• Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.
• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Performs other duties as may be required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work overtime to support the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Component/Tooling Fabrication, Trouble Shooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up – Trouble shooting of Production Four Slide Equipment (Nielson, BIHLER) in a Four Slide Production Department.
• CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson.
• Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for production manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.