Eyelet Journeyman Toolmaker

1st Shift - 4/10 shift, Monday-Thursday - 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change to 5/8 hour shift based on future needs)

2nd Shift - Currently working a 4/10 shift, Monday - Thursday - 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (subject to change to 5/8 hour shift based on future needs)

3rd Shift - Currently working a 4/10 shift, Tuesday-Friday - 9:00 pm - 7:00 am (subject to change to 5/8 hour shift based on future needs)

Night-Shift Premium paid for 2nd & 3rd shift

PURPOSE/SCOPE:

This person will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain all tooling and production press equipment. He/she will work closely with other departments and other tool and die makers to maintain high press efficiency and high part quality.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot presses to maintain production.
• Setup jobs to run production to standards.
• Update tool books and required process paperwork.
• Maintain and improve part quality.
• Promote safety and housekeeping.
• Assist in machine preventative maintenance and identify maintenance problems.
• Report tooling problems to work team or team leaders when appropriate.
• Maintain tooling and equipment according to Trans-Matic standards.
• Assist in developing new tooling/prototypes as needed.
• Work aggressively towards setup time reduction.
• Work as an effective team member.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience. Understands and speaks English fluently.
• A journeyman’s card as an eyelet tool & die maker or equivalent experience.
• Background in a metal forming industry.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Educated and experienced in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Problem Solving.
• Ability to operate Crane equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Close grinding experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T symbols.
• Ability to operate a hi-lo.

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent mechanical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.