Die Repair Technician

GENERAL

¨NBSP; SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The foundation of a strong manufacturing organization is open communication and the willingness to cooperate in resolving problems. The most important aspect intertwined within your job function is your ability to interact with people. The position is an integral part in the management of all aspects of the assigned job responsibilities and functions in relationship to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People, to support the overall company goals and objectives.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Compliance to the Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Safety Practices, and Management Operating System documents related to job duties.

2. Comply with company rules and practices in compliance with the Employee Handbook

3. Comply with 5S housekeeping practices and maintain a clean, organized work environment

4. Support and participate in Lean Enterprise/Manufacturing initiatives throughout the organization including but not limited to Kaizen, Kan Ban, OEE, SMED, 6 Sigma, etc.

5. Support specific objectives and targets that support departmental company goals and objectives.

6. Responsible for meeting or exceeding requirements for cost targets within your functional areas, including but not be limited to: meet/exceeding hourly production rates, reducing scrap, consistent conformance to customer requirements, maintaining production tooling, meet/exceed customer delivery schedules, etc.

7. Responsible for promoting and demonstrating a team philosophy in accomplishing the division’s goals and objectives

8. Be instrumental in achieving divisional safety goals by working in a safe manner and reporting hazardous conditions to management through the proper channels

9. Maintain an acceptable attendance record

SPECIFIC

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have basic knowledge of and perform the following tasks:

2. Follow the preventative maintenance schedule and document accordingly.

3. Ensure that tool repairs required are being worked based on the assigned priority.

4. Ability to stand 8 – 10 hours, twist, turn, and bend to the floor.

5. Ability to exert 20 – 50 pounds of force occasionally and ability to lift 50 pounds.

6. Perform other duties as required.

PREREQUISITE

High School diploma /GED or prior work experience

SPC Training (or ability to be trained)

Related Journeyman card or equivalent work experience preferred

Good mechanical aptitude

Personal tools required to efficiently perform the job

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Kaizen
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Surface Grinder
• Manual Grinder
• Boring Mill
• Jig Grinder
• EDM Drilling Machine
• Engine Lathe