Die Repair (3rd Shift)

Job Type

Direct hire

Shift and Schedule

• 3rd shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Estimated hours per week: 50–60

Position Description

Repair, rebuild, and maintain casting and trim dies in accordance with original specifications while operating the machines and equipment associated with this work.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and information from the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.
• Transport, clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble casting and trim dies using lift trucks, die-cleaning equipment, cranes, and other required equipment.
• Build and replace segments, cores, details, and parts from blueprints using the required tools and equipment.
• Draw-polish, grind, or otherwise finish die-cavity surfaces using the required tools and equipment.
• Make repairs, remove stuck castings, correct dimensional problems, and change cores and trim punches while casting and trim dies are mounted on machines.
• Perform welding duties in the foundry and Die Repair Department.
• Troubleshoot production-tooling problems and perform repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Complete forms, die work orders, pictorials, sign-offs, and records as directed.
• Keep the work area, equipment, and department neat and orderly.
• Train new employees.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervision that support the safe and efficient operation of the Tool and Die Repair Department.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform highly skilled tasks and solve complex problems, demonstrated through an associate degree, trade or technical school education, or a journeyperson certificate.
• Up to two years of position-specific training may be required. Employees who do not meet the minimum experience requirement must complete two years of on-the-job training to satisfy this requirement.
• Tool and Die Repair Journeyperson papers are a plus but are not required.