Toyota Boshoku America · 4 hours ago
Tool & Die Technician - Nights
Hopkinsville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$27.90/hr - $27.90/hr
5+ years expToyota Boshoku America is a company focused on manufacturing excellence, and they are seeking a Tool & Die Technician to support production and maintain stamping tools. The role involves repairing and improving dies, ensuring tools are ready for production, and collaborating with engineering to enhance processes.
Business DevelopmentInterior DesignManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Support production to ensure tools are ready for production
Make the repairs and improvements on stamping dies/ fixtures /weld cells/swage machines
Use manual tools to repair and maintain stamping progressive and transfer dies
Use manual and automatic surface grinders to complete the required work
Measure and make the required shims to ensure proper timing of the die is maintained
Weld and repair worn or broken die details
Use of an overhead crane to move and flip dies daily
Troubleshoot parts when quality issues arise and adjust dies to improve the part condition
Verify work in spotting press to ensure work is correct
Troubleshoot die while in the press and complete repairs as needed
Complete predictive PMs on progressive and transfer dies
Work with other Journeyman Tool & Die makers to complete the required task
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition
Document completion of all required processes in Asset Essentials system
Read technical drawings / blue prints
Use precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, height gauge, to check the tool's dimensions to insure accurate part quality
Must have personal tools to complete tasks as required (Tool box, micrometers, calipers, depth mics, square 1 2 3 blocks, squares, allen wrenches, impact gun and various other hand tools etc.)
Work with the Engineering department to improve processes
Utilize TPS (Toyota Production System) techniques, as trained according to the training plan, to standardize process/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods
Maintain daily 5S, as a component of TPS, in the work area and with assigned equipment
Understand and follow the TB Way philosophy, as trained according to the training plan, and adhere to the philosophy within a team-oriented environment
Work beyond the regular schedule, which could include daily and weekend overtime, as required to meet the Just-In-Time demands of the plant
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience required
5 years Tool & Die Progressive die experience required
2-5 years' experience in welding required
Ability and Willingness to participate in additional training as needed and identified by the Tool Room Supervision
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Flexibility in a changing working environment
Good math and communication skills
Experience with precision measuring equipment
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to consistently show and maintain professionalism
Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization, and with multiple departments
Ability to complete forms and reports, including the ability to read, write, and follow detailed instructions
Ability to exercise on daily basis
Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment
Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions
Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment
Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information encountered
Basic Microsoft Office applications required
Preferred
2-5 years' experience with CAD, CNC programming a plus
Experience drawing & programming with MasterCam a plus
CNC, Machine shop, and Kaizen experience a plus
MasterCam / Solid Works / AutoCAD or other programming software a plus
Any combination of the following skills is a plus: English written and verbal, Japanese written and verbal, Spanish written and verbal
Company
Toyota Boshoku America
Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world's premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior. It is a sub-organization of Toyota Motor.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Julie Spencer
Executive Assistant to CEO and COO
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