Tool & Diemaker / New Tool

Job Description

Job Description

1st Shift Opportunity

**$10,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Job Title:

Tool & Diemaker / New Tool

Job Number:

51-4111.00

Department:

New Tool

Reports to:

Director of Engineering & Global Outsource

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers of the company.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Tooling

• Set-up & maintenance of new tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
• Alert Supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling – machine maintenance – tool maintenance on tooling projects.
• Assist in the standardization of tooling component inventory.
• Meet quoted tool / fixture / gage build cost.
• 100% on time per confirmed schedule.
• Assist as requested in the development of project / tool estimates (quotes).
• Assist in development & implementation of lean projects.
• Assist CSS Managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slides programs.
• Observe CSS processes and give recommendations for improvement.
• Alert Supervisor on updates & corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes / additions.

Other

• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
• Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting and Production of Progressive / / Compound & Secondary tooling.
• Ability to read - understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing (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.
• Detail & Task driven work ethic.

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 objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.
• 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.