Die Maker Journeyperson: Precision Die Repair & Fabrication

General Motors Corporation; Wentzville (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Corporation seeks qualified Die Maker Journeypersons at the Wentzville, MO facility. You will build, repair, remodel and maintain all types of dies, following OSHA and GM procedures. Expect to read blueprints, perform in-press repairs, and operate mills, lathes and grinders as part of your daily duties.

Candidates should have six years of related Die Maker experience or a U.S. Department of Labor Die Maker certificate. Flex shifts, overtime, and potential travel may apply.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years of related experience as a Die Maker or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Die Maker trade.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete GM hiring process requirements including assessments, drug testing, and a background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Die making

Blueprint reading

Welding

Measurement tools

Heavy equipment

Machining

Calipers

Education

U.S. Department of Labor Die Maker certificate

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

General Motors Corporation seeks qualified Die Maker Journeypersons at the Wentzville, MO facility. You will build, repair, remodel and maintain all types of dies, following OSHA and GM procedures. Expect to read blueprints, perform in-press repairs, and operate mills, lathes and grinders as part of your daily duties.

Candidates should have six years of related Die Maker experience or a U.S. Department of Labor Die Maker certificate. Flex shifts, overtime, and potential travel may apply.