Die Repairman

Dynacast International; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans

Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug

Short/Long Term Disability

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dynacast, LLC, a Form Technologies Company, is seeking a Die Repairman on 2nd shift to repair and maintain dies used in our precision tooling operations. The role requires blueprint reading, tooling adjustments, and die repair work performed on mills and grinders.

Qualifications include a one-year technical certificate or three years related experience, and proficiency with precision measuring tools. Safety and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or minimum three years related experience and/or training.
• Must be familiar with precision measuring tools and able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to tooling; read blueprints and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling using root cause analysis.
• Work on mills and grinders.
• Disassemble and assemble parts to repair/modify dies and tools using machine and hand tools.
• Inspect finished dies for defects and conformity and ensure smoothness.
• Maintain tolerances with precision measurement equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and keep the work area clean.
• Additional projects may be assigned by the Tool Room Supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Machining

Education

Technical certificate or equivalent

Tools

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Dynacast, LLC, a Form Technologies Company, is a leading global manufacturer of small engineered precision components utilizing proprietary multi-slide die casting technology and tooling techniques. We currently have an opening for a Die Repairman on 2nd shift.

Pay:

Starting at $26 hr., based on experience, plus 10% night shift premium

Hours:

3:00pm-11:30pm

Summary Of Position

Repairs existing dies and develops, cuts, shapes or forms metal work pieces.

Key Responsibilities

• Make necessary adjustments to tooling; ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling that is not performing to standards. Utilize root cause analysis.
• Works on mills and grinders.
• Disassemble and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Competency in using precision measurement equipment and maintain tolerances.
• Responsible for following all safety procedures / regulations and keeping immediate work area clean.
• Additional projects may be assigned by the Tool Room Supervisor.

Education/Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or minimum three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with precision measuring tools and have the ability to read blueprints.

Physical Demands / Safety

Ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Experience using overhead cranes a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Two medical plans to choose from - standard PPO and high deductible HSA plan
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Basic Short Term Disability Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Basic Life with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance provided at no cost; additional life insurance can be purchased at an additional cost
• 401K with generous employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Sick Days, Vacations and Paid Holidays

If you are ready to make a change - come be part of a team that helps forward-thinking companies the world over create more innovative, higher performing products by combining pioneering technology with the best people on the planet.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Come build your future with Dynacast, LLC!

Salary: $26.00 per hour