Shape Corp. ยท 1 day ago
Development Tech - 2nd Shift (4-10's)
Spring Lake, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelShape Corp. is a company focused on quality and product development, and they are seeking a Development Technician to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to quality, safety, and process maturation. The role involves proactive communication with team members and collaboration across shifts to ensure project timelines and quality targets are consistently met.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesIndustrial AutomationIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Tooling development and activities to support maturation & capital
Prepare and set new dies, roll tooling, hydraulic cutoffs, ect. To designed intent
Initiate changes to tools as needed
Support the install of new capital
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed on development machines and all associated equipment; initiate scheduling of activity
Take detailed notes of adjustments and changes required to develop tooling
Perform machine adjustments per documented instructions and procedures
Perform three-pass alignments per documented instructions and procedures
Maintain tooling and ancillary equipment (Press, dies, cutoffs, sweep units, ect.)
Utilize Engineering Drawings and Roll Tool principles to troubleshoot machine maturation or quality issues
Set-up jobs per documented instructions and procedures
Set up and precisely align all related equipment in accordance with established procedures and documented work instructions
Troubleshoot machine development and maturation issues
Shim tooling/fixtures per documented instructions and procedures
Create, implement and document process improvements
Utilize hand measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measure and feeler gages) to ensure accurate set-up of jobs and part quality
Weld coil ends together using tungsten inert gas welding (or other means if required by the job and/or work center)
Set and adjust roll pressure per documented instructions and procedures
Set shut height on the pre-pierce press and make proper adjustments to flying die
Demonstrate proficiency on inline welders
Install and place mandrels according to set-up charts
Demonstrate proficiency sweeping parts to specification and fine-tuning mandrel
Perform cutoff blade, die steel, side cam and other perishable cutoff tooling replacements per documented instructions and procedures
Conduct process monitoring as detailed by relevant procedures and instructions
Support and participate in continuous improvement and problem solving activities
Support quality guidelines as detailed in control plans, operator instructions, set up instructions, etc
Maintain clean work area
Attend and participate in Machine Technology Reviews, Capital Assessments, & Design Reviews for new tooling and equipment
Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader
Qualification
Required
Proactive communication with team members
Collaboration across shifts to identify trends and address potential issues
Timely and accurate feedback to other departments
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude
Reliable attendance
Tooling development and activities to support maturation & capital
Prepare and set new dies, roll tooling, hydraulic cutoffs, etc. to designed intent
Initiate changes to tools as needed
Support the install of new capital
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed on development machines and all associated equipment
Initiate scheduling of preventive maintenance activity
Take detailed notes of adjustments and changes required to develop tooling
Perform machine adjustments per documented instructions and procedures
Perform three-pass alignments per documented instructions and procedures
Maintain tooling and ancillary equipment (Press, dies, cutoffs, sweep units, etc.)
Utilize Engineering Drawings and Roll Tool principles to troubleshoot machine maturation or quality issues
Set-up jobs per documented instructions and procedures
Set up and precisely align all related equipment in accordance with established procedures and documented work instructions
Troubleshoot machine development and maturation issues
Shim tooling/fixtures per documented instructions and procedures
Create, implement and document process improvements
Utilize hand measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measure and feeler gauges) to ensure accurate set-up of jobs and part quality
Weld coil ends together using tungsten inert gas welding (or other means if required by the job and/or work center)
Set and adjust roll pressure per documented instructions and procedures
Set shut height on the pre-pierce press and make proper adjustments to flying die
Demonstrate proficiency on inline welders
Install and place mandrels according to set-up charts
Demonstrate proficiency sweeping parts to specification and fine-tuning mandrel
Perform cutoff blade, die steel, side cam and other perishable cutoff tooling replacements per documented instructions and procedures
Conduct process monitoring as detailed by relevant procedures and instructions
Support and participate in continuous improvement and problem solving activities
Support quality guidelines as detailed in control plans, operator instructions, set up instructions, etc
Maintain clean work area
Attend and participate in Machine Technology Reviews, Capital Assessments, & Design Reviews for new tooling and equipment
Company
Shape Corp.
Shape Corp. is a manufacturing company that aims to improve the quality of life for its customers, associates, stockholders, & communities.
Founded in 1974
1001-5000 employees
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