Die Maker Journeyperson - Bedford Casting Operations

General Motors; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled Die Maker Journeypersons to join their team. In this role, you will work with minimal supervision to fabricate, repair, and maintain dies using various materials. You'll be responsible for following safety procedures, reading blueprints, and utilizing a range of tools including mills, lathes, and grinders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the production process. If you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Skilled trades Die Maker Journeyperson with experience in die fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and fabricate/repair dies for production.
• Utilize tools and measuring instruments to ensure quality.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Welding Operations

Die Fabrication

Safety Procedures

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Measuring Instruments

Hi-lo

Overhead Crane

Job description

General Motors has needs for qualified Die Maker Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Die Maker Journeyperson is responsible for building, repairing, remodeling, and maintaining all types of dies using various types of material.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures
2. Fabricate and/or repair dies for production, including performing required welding operations
3. Read blueprints to perform die repair/fabrication
4. Perform die repair, using mills, lathes and grinders as well as hand tools
5. Make in-press repairs of dies/tooling
6. Die tryout duties as required
7. Utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, to repair/fabricate dies
8. Drive a hi-lo and/or operate overhead crane to transport dies as well as other heavy equipment
9. Document and record various data for the department
10. Basic computer skills