Die Maker Journeyperson - Marion

General Motors; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking skilled Die Maker Journeypersons to build, repair, and maintain dies in Marion, Indiana. The role requires following OSHA safety standards, performing welding operations, and utilizing tools and measuring instruments. Qualified candidates will have experience and be able to effectively operate equipment and troubleshoot die issues.

Qualifications

• Skilled trades experience as a Die Maker Journeyperson.
• Competence in fabricating and repairing dies.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair dies for production.
• Read blueprints for die repair.
• Perform die repair using mills, lathes, and grinders.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Die repair

Heavy equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Role

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:

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