Die Maintenance Coordinator

Default Brand; Rockmart (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jefferson Southern Corp in Rockmart, GA seeks an experienced Die Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily die maintenance for high‑volume stamping, ensure tooling readiness, and maximize press room uptime. You will mentor die maintenance technicians and coordinate across shifts.

You will drive PM/PDM programs, perform root‑cause analysis on defects, support tool room staffing and budgeting, and work with Production, Quality, and Tooling Engineering on ECNs/ECNs and trials for new tool launches.

Formación

• Minimum 5+ years in industrial tool & die maintenance in automotive manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a tool room or stamping facility.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across progressive, transfer, and tandem die setups.
• Ability to read piece-part blueprints, GD&T charts, and complex tool drawings.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance history tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily die maintenance operations to maximize tooling readiness and press uptime.
• Lead and develop die maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Drive tooling reliability through PM/PDM programs, circle grid analysis, burr tracking, and die inserts/sharpening.
• Assist with tool room staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and spare tooling management.
• Lead root cause investigations for recurring defects and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Tooling Engineering on changes (ECRs/ECNs) and trial runs for new tools.
• Promote safety, 5S, and continuous improvement; track KPIs like die strikes per hit.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Troubleshooting

GD&T interpretation

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification

Mechatronics/Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Eng degree

Herramientas

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD / 2D-3D drawings

Descripción del empleo

Jefferson Southern Corp
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily die maintenance operations for high-volume stamping departments, ensuring maximum tooling readiness and press room uptime.
• Lead and develop die maintenance technicians, toolmakers, machinists, and skilled trades personnel across multiple shifts.
• Drive tooling reliability through robust PM/PDM programs, including circle grid analysis, burr tracking, and scheduled die inserts/sharpening.
• Support troubleshooting of critical tooling issues directly on the press bed during downtime events to safely minimize production interruptions.
• Assist with tool room staffing, skills training, production scheduling, budgeting, and spare tooling component management (punches, die springs, gas springs).
• Lead root cause investigations for recurring piece-part defects (splits, wrinkles, dimensional drift) and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Tooling Engineering teams to support engineering changes (ECRs/ECNs) and coordinate trial runs for new tool launches.
• Promote safety, accountability, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives within the tool room, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like die strikes per hit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial tool & die maintenance experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or coordinator experience inside an automotive tool room or stamping facility.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in progressive, transfer, and tandem die setups.
• Ability to interpret piece-part blueprints, GD&T charts, and complex 2D/3D tool design drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to bridge the gap between production floors and engineering offices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS software for tracking die history, modification logs, and predictive maintenance schedules.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Mechanical & Servo Press Systems: Deep understanding of how die timing interacts with transfer systems, feed lines, and press strokes.
• Die Materials & Coatings: Practical knowledge of tool steels (D2, A2, etc.), heat-treated inserts, and advanced surface coatings.
• In-Die Capabilities: Experience with automated in-die tapping systems or electronic in-die sensing/protection.
• Machining & Welding: Hands-on competency in precision grinding, milling, lathe operation, and specialized die welding (TIG/laser) for tool restoration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification, or an Associate’s/Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge of Tier-1 Automotive Quality Standards, including IATF 16949 requirements and APQP/PPAP tooling documentation.
• Experience with engineering change implementations, tool shop budgeting, and apprentice technician training programs.

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