Cold Stamping Die Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Jefferson Industries Corporation; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid vacation

Medical options

401k matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation is seeking Die Maintenance Technicians for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00 pm–6:30 am) in West Jefferson, NC. The role focuses on troubleshooting, welding, grinding, and die repair to meet quality, delivery, and safety targets.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, operating presses, and performing machining and fabrication on dies and tooling. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with stamping dies maintenance.
• Ability to use precision hand tools safely.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair stamping dies to ensure quality.
• Set up and operate die spotting presses for dies work.
• Operate TIG, MIG welders and grinders to complete tasks.
• Follow safety policies and job procedures precisely.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Grinding

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TIG welding

MIG welding

Arc welder

Grinder

Job description

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.We are actively seeking Die Maintenance Technicians to join our Die Maintenance Department on 3rd Shift (core schedule, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am)Summary: The DIE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PERFORMS VARIOUS DUTIES SUCH AS TROUBLE-SHOOTING, WELDING AND HAND GRINDING REQUIRED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE STAMPING DIES. PERFORMS JOB DUTIES IN A MANNER WHICH MEETS ESTABLISHED QUALITY, DELIVERY, COST, AND SAFETY TARGETS. THE TECHNICIAN IS EXPECTED TO FOLLOW JOB PROCEDURES IN PERFORMING DUTIES IN THE MOST EFFICIENT MANNER POSSIBLE. FOLLOWS COMPANY SAFETY AND OTHER POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN ASSOCIATE HANDBOOK.Performs the maintenance and repair of stamping dies required to maintain quality and efficient production.Performs in-press die repairs and trouble-shooting when necessary. Sets-up and operates die spotting presses to perform die making, die modification and die repair operations.Takes ownership of die during maintenance and evaluates for issues beyond the requested repair.Sets-up and operates TIG, MIG. Arc welders and grinders to accomplish tasks.Reads engineering drawings/blueprints and follows verbal instructions to accomplish maintenance tasks.Sets-up and operates conventional machine tools and fabrication equipment to perform machining and fabricating operations on machined parts, stamping dies, component parts, miscellaneous tooling and inspection fixtures.May attend die trials as requested.Wears protective equipment (PPE) such as bump cap, steel toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, Kevlar sleeves and gloves as per policy.Supports departmental safety goals and points out safety violations/unsafe acts.Reports and injuries or unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately.Follows safety regulations and policies, including lock-out procedures.Keeps work area clean and picked up at all times. Maintains tools, tool boxes and equipment. Practice 5S.Reports and equipment repairs required to supervisor. Reports low inventory of supplies and component supplies to supervisor.Responsible for practicing proper lifting techniques when doing physical lifting.Reports to assigned Coordinator/Team Leader and is at work station at start of shift and abides within allotted times for meals and breaks. Notifies supervisor whenever leaving work station.Effectively communicates shift and operation matters with supervisors and for the following shifts team.Works and communicates with co-associates in a positive manner. Accepts and responds to change in positive manner, accepts job assignments and additional duties willingly.Helps with training, mentoring and taking responsibility for new Associate's development and retention.Looks for, makes suggestions for improvement and implements improvements.Obeys all JIC policies and procedures as outlined in handbook.Follows ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 policies and work instructionsOther duties as assignedMust successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physicalJIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:Compensation:Weekly PayAdditional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of serviceAdditional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premiumHoliday PayShutdown PaySummer - around July 4th holidayWinter - around Christmas/New Year's holidayMonthly Perfect Attendance BonusAnnual Perfect Attendance BonusBi-annual TEAM Achievement BonusAnnual Profit Share BonusBenefits:Paid vacationThree (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needsFlexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)Voluntary SupplementalLife InsuranceHospital IndemnityGroup AccidentCritical IllnessCompany-paidShort-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityBasic Life & AD&DEmployee coverage - 2 times annual base earningsSpouse - flat $10,000Child - flat up to $5,000401k RetirementTraditional ContributionROTH ContributionCompany Match401k Retirement Profit ShareFunded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarterEligible regardless of participation in 401K RetirementReferral BonusTuition ReimbursementSafety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)Company-paid uniforms, including launderingTickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTSPossess skills to communicate with supervision and other AssociatesAble to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCEAbility to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. Able to read engineering drawings/blueprints relating to work.JIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.