Die Set Technician - 2nd Shift

GT Industries, Inc. / GTI; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Industries, Inc. in North Vernon, IN is seeking a 2nd Shift operator with die setting expertise to run a transfer press, perform changeovers, and drive continuous improvements.

The role requires knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and the ability to start from a shutdown condition. You will perform quality inspections (First Off/Last Off) and ensure proper rail setups, die alignment, and bolsters positioning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with transfer press and die setting preferred.
• Must follow safety regulations and maintain housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate transfer press and perform die setting and die changes.
• Conduct quality inspections including First Off/Last Off per inspection strategy.
• Transports dies, sets up and changes dies according to the production schedule.
• Train part packers on proper procedures and ensure max utilization of dies in the press.
• Communicate issues to the Press Improvement Teams and assist with improvements.

Skills

Die setting knowledge

Press operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School / GED or better

Tools

Die setting equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

GT Industries, Inc.
North Vernon, IN 47265, USA

Description

2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Press Area Manager, is responsible for complete operation of a transfer press, including changeovers and the identification of improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains the responsibilities and essential functions of a Die Set Technician.

Will have complete knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and the ability to start the press from a complete shutdown condition.

Initiates press production runs to a continuous mode.

Performs quality inspection checks, First Off/Last Off inspections and all "Inspection Strategy" procedures.

Transports dies, performs die sets up and changes dies in transfer press according to the production schedule.

Performs all rail setups, and make sure they are hooked up correctly and working properly.

Installs, positions, and aligns dies on the bolster.

Trains part packers on how to perform their job properly.

Must be able to maximize each job/die when it is in the press.

Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through documented Team discussions. Improvement events will be used to optimize utilization of the transfer presses.

Must document all issues with a die and/or press in detail, and communicate those issues to the Press Improvement Teams.

Works intimately with the Press Improvement Team, Tool & Die and Maintenance to optimize press utilization, changeover time, press repairs and die repairs.

Required to make gripper adjustments, end stop adjustments and adjust coil feed parameters to minimize press downtime.

Performs small maintenance repairs, as needed.

Strictly adheres to all safety regulations, according to company policy.

Establish and maintain excellent housekeeping habits.

Performs other essential functions as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Primary measure of performance will be achieving Corporate Goals for individual Press Throughput, and an established Plant Goal for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)..

Secondary measure of performance will be maintaining a positive attitude and being a Team oriented employee.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

High School / GED or better.

Experience

1 year

Transfer Press

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