Job Description
Job Description
Tool & Die Maker – Welcome, SC
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: The Tool and Die Maker is primarily responsible for assisting in the tooling process as assigned, performing all the general functions of a Tool & Die Maker as listed below, while meeting the established customer requirements. This includes building, modifying, repairing and troubleshooting dies, tools, jigs and fixtures while working to very close tolerances from blueprints, sketches and samples.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs tool repair and construction tasks using personal tools and metal cutting machines and tools provided by the company based on direction from the Tool Room Manager using the provided tool designs.
- Documents all the die/tooling suggestions and reports them to the Tool Room Manager to adjust in design.
- Brings the tool to the stage of tryout and, along with the tryout leader, commence the in- die press tryout process.
- Effectively communicates with all company personnel to function as a team player.
- Completes anything that is required to support positive trending on the scorecard.
- Follows all company Health & Safety procedures.
- Seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
- Perform any other duties, as required.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Tool and Die Certification
- Five (5) years’ experience building, servicing and improving stamping dies and checking fixtures in an automotive production environment
- Good understanding of Algebra and Geometry
- Ability to read and understand product and tooling blueprints and GD&T
- Able to operate Tool Room equipment (lathe, grinding machine, milling machine, etc.) effectively and safely
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Overtime as required
- Plant Environment
- Exposure to loud noise
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
1st Shift - Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Measurement tools such as calipers, protractors, etc. are required.
Employment offer is contingent on employee passing a pre-employment drug screen / background check.
HWX is an Equal Opportunity Employer