Tool & Die Maker Specialist

Tool & Die Maker - 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30am)
Madison, IN
Full Time M-F
$27 - $29 an hour
Innovation has been the hallmark of our company from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology. We have been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, We have helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of our products.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibility & Customer-Focused:

• Troubleshoot tooling problems and equipment mechanical issues

• Maintain records, track and order tool-room and project supplies for all tooling activities

• Will assist engineers or outside vendors in the installation of new or revised processes, equipment or work stations

• Builds fixtures and assembly equipment according to prints

• Casts holding nests

• Make new or repair jigs and fixtures

• Coordinates the heat treating of the tooling, jigs and fixtures utilizing approved outside sources

• Perform any necessary operations within the group to ensure timely repair, installation and changeovers of tooling

• Responsible to follow and carry out corporate procedures, policies, guidelines, legal requirements, and etc.

• Capable of machining, constructing, and/or fabricating fixtures, details, prototypes, or workstations with or without detailed prints.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot mechanical or functional issues with fixtures or workstations, repair, or effectively communicate to maintenance the issue in order to resolve the problem.

• Must be able to operate or use all necessary equipment or tools: forklift, stand-up lift, chain hoist, machine tools, and measurement devices.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Degree or equivalent experience:

• High School diploma or GED

Years of experience:

• 2-3 years of experience

Certifications in:

• Tool and Die Making Certificate (Preferred)

Knowledge in:

• All plant equipment related to metal stamping

Skills in:

• Ability to work and manage others

Demonstrated ability to:

• Safely and proficiently set up, program, and operate all tool room machine tools: CNC milling machine, lathe, band saw, surface grinder, press brake, and drill press

• Proficiently use all necessary measurement devices: caliper, micrometer, gage blocks, depth gages, dial indicators, and thread gages.

• Use TIG and spot welders as necessary

• Machine details

• Install and plumb mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical devices

• Dress and route cables and air lines in work bench frames

• To interact with all levels of employees

• Able to multi-task

Experience with:

• Making models from prototypes and samples from drawings or blueprints

• Making layouts and calculating die clearances and tonnages

Other:
Must be proficient in use of a personal computer and data entry
Education:Vocational TrainingEmployment Type: FULL_TIME