W3Global · 5 days ago
Tool and Die Maker - Grade III/II/I [2nd Shift]
Bluffton, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expW3Global is a recruitment and staffing solution provider established in 2006, and they are seeking a Tool and Die Maker. The role involves various responsibilities including inventory management, designing and building fixtures, training apprentices, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Inventory of punches and other expendables
Layout dies, fixtures, and parts
Designing and building of fixtures and small dies
Must be able to read part prints
Teaching and/or instructing toolmakers with lower classifications the following: techniques, methods of operating equipment
Train and manage apprentices
Try-out dies and assist in securing PPAP approval
Tig weld trim steels and heat treat tool steels if necessary
Estimate and quote hours and costs
Run all tool-room equipment including mill, lathe, grinder, surface grinder, saw drill press and Mig/Tig welders as necessary
Trouble shoot sheet metal dies in the presses as well as in the tool room
Use layout tools and equipment, i.e.: height gages, Jo-Blocks, indicators, micrometers, and calipers
Clean up assigned work areas including your work bench
Complete all documents such as job cards, p.m. logbook, requisitions, etc
Operate cranes for trucks and lift trucks to move dies
Inform Inspection at end of each shift or at the end of the job about any excess parts (scrap/questionable) or raw material at the press or machine so it can be disposed of in the proper manner
Observes and complies with all company, federal and state safety and environmental policies and practices
Develops strong working knowledge of all relevant quality policies, procedures, and work instructions associated with the successful performance on this job
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe personal work area and shared facility space
Stop production at any work center, as necessary, if safety is being jeopardized, or to correct quality problems. Any work stoppage must be reported immediately to the production shift supervisor, and quality problems to inspection or the Quality Manager
Responsible for all other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Good eyesight and health to permit full time employment and attendance within the company absenteeism guidelines
Ability to manipulate up to 90 lbs
Be able to place or position parts on surface plates or other inspection equipment
Be able to manipulate small parts for sorting and inspection
Must meet the required standards for quality and quantity of work
Able to do general cleaning and housekeeping tasks to keep the work area clean
Be able to learn how to use micrometers, calipers, profilometers, height gages, dial indicators, gage blocks and other equipment
Be able to learn English and metric measuring systems and be able to convert between them
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Must follow all safety requirements
Know and understand Safety Data Sheet requirements
Accurately complete all documents such as job cards, etc. as required
Properly care for all company property and tools issued
Be able to lift, bend, twist, walk and climb as required to perform the job
Must pass the pre-employment drug screening
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must have own die makers tools
Must be able to run all tool-room equipment
Must have good troubleshooting abilities
Must have Journeymen Tool and Die card or certificate or proof of nine (9) years working in the tool and die trade building and designing fixtures, dies and gages on time and within the quoted hours
Must be able to layout dies, fixtures, and parts
Must be able to try-out a die and assist in securing PPAP approval
Must be able to estimate and quote hours and costs
Aids supervisor in identifying training needs. Attends and participates in all scheduled training and education programs identified for this position
High School Diploma or GED
4-year apprenticeship with minimum 576 classroom hours
Employee must be able to verbally explain company Quality Policy and ISO Quality Management Systems
Basic competency in high school math
Seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems. Respects confidentiality of company, customer, and personal information
Maintains a positive attitude and cooperative working relationship with all Managers and employees. Consistently demonstrates the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations
Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision. Recognizes and assists others as needed
Must provide proper notification and advance notice for non-emergency absences
Medical conditions must not jeopardize normal job/functional requirements
Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in the shop is usually loud and the temperature may vary greatly. All necessary safety equipment must be used when in the shop
Company
W3Global
W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations.
501-1000 employees
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