Die Maintenance Technician

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc.; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Die Maintenance Technician in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role involves repairing and maintaining progressive dies while ensuring equipment reliability through preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, including welding and blueprint reading, and thrive in a collaborative setting. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a supportive atmosphere with competitive benefits, including 401K matching and paid time off. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation in the automotive industry.

Benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Uniforms

Qualifications

• 5 years of die maintenance experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude with knowledge of stamping and automation.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot progressive dies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on dies.

Skills

Die Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Welding (TIG, MIG, ARC)

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Education

5+ years of experience in die maintenance

Tools

Calipers

Gauge Blocks

Dial Indicators

Thickness Gauge

Radius Gauge

Micrometers

Overhead Crane

Forklifts

Job description

Die Maintenance Technician

HIROTEC Manufacturing America, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is part of the HIROTEC Group, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. HIROTEC Group delivers body-in-white closures, exhaust systems, flexible closure tooling, and stamping dies to automotive customers around the world. With a US headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, HIROTEC Group operates 33 facilities in eight countries.

Currently, we are seeking a Die Maintenance Technician to become a part of the HIROTEC team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of progressive dies.
• Support equipment/die downtime and developing equipment/die improvements.
• Equipment/asset care and Planned Preventive Maintenance for stamping dies, press, processes, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot die concerns to identify the root cause and implement sound countermeasures.
• Disassembly and assembly of dies while performing routine preventive maintenance and perform emergency repairs on dies inside the press.
• Use of measuring tools to conform to specifications, such as calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, thickness gauge, radius gauge, and micrometers, to verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Ideal candidate should have five years of die maintenance experience in automotive/manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills, in addition to proven computer skills required. Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Must have a sound technical aptitude with a thorough understanding of stamping, automation, and manufacturing applications. Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and blueprints with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and electronic. Must be able to TIG, MIG, and ARC weld and use die grinder. Ability to operate overhead crane and material handling equipment including forklifts. A willingness to work overtime and holidays as necessary.

*Full time Employment in a Climate-Controlled Manufacturing Environment with Benefits, 401K with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Company-Paid Uniforms*

If you are hardworking, dependable, and enjoy a group environment,

come join the HIROTEC Manufacturing America team.

An excellent work environment and benefits await you!