1st Shift Tool Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package. We believe in taking care of our team on and off the job. Full-time employees are eligible for: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DAI offers a positive working atmosphere that fosters teamwork and an appreciation of all our employees.

Job Summary

Maintain and set-up ceramic core tooling and fixtures as needed to support production. Follow documented procedures to ensure safety of operators and self.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Complete set-ups of dies on injection presses.
• Prepare dies for coating; i.e. chrome
• Disassemble and ensure dies are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Inspect dies for wear.
• Complete chrome checks on dies.
• Polish and deburr tooling.
• Grinding feed plates/nozzles.
• Interact with tooling engineer to solve issues.
• Maintain parts necessary for die set-up (pins, bolts, feeds).
• Maintain die storage area in a neat and organized manner.
• Maintain required documentation and paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate any issues to your supervisor or team lead.
• Assure proper completion of end of shift duties including production reporting, required TPM, and 6S activity.
• Know and follow all company safety rules and regulations.

Education, prior work experience, specialized skills and knowledge required :

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills
• Use of basic measuring devices; calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent attendance & dependability a must

Physical requirements :

• Typical physical demands require full body motion including ability to perform work while bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires dexterity and strength sufficient to operate required tools and machinery. Ability to lift 75 lbs. Ability to push/pull/slide up to 400 lbs. with assistance.
• 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses or contacts

Additional Information: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

DAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. DAI uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

*This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7AM-3PM + overtime as required.