Die Shop Associate 2nd and 3rd shifts

Nanshan America AAT LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Die Shop Associate to oversee die stack teardown and manage production tooling. This role involves safely operating die shop equipment, maintaining a clean work environment, and actively participating in problem-solving activities. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have 1-2 years of manufacturing experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to improving safety, quality, and productivity in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take ownership of your training and work collaboratively, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees teardown of die stacks and manages caustic room.
• Safely operates die shop equipment and maintains 5S standards.
• Participates in problem-solving activities for improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Tool Assembly

Data Entry in Excel

Safety Practices

Lean Tools Usage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPICS

Job description

Overview

The Die Shop Associate oversees the teardown of die stacks, management of the caustic room and preparation of production tooling.

** Job Responsibilities**

• Reviews and follows standard work instructions for processes and activities;
• Develops skills to maintain and polish extrusion dies including hand filing, welding and machining;
• Safely operates die shop equipment daily;
• Reports and reviews any unusual conditions with lead, supervisor, and die shop manager;
• Keeps a safe and clean work environment by maintaining department 5S standards;
• Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions;
• Records tool performance results and maintenance activities with key issues reported during daily meetings;
• Completes Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned;
• Participates in problem-solving activities within teams for improvements;
• Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement;
• Takes ownership of individual training and maintains personnel training record;
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with those on your team as well as cross-functional team members;
• Assists in maintaining die shop equipment and die records as needed;
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

** Job Requirements**

• Minimum High School Diploma;
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years manufacturing experience;
• Demonstrated ability in assembly of tooling;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to work 12-hour shift, EOWEO or weekends only schedule;
• Must be willing to work any scheduled shift;
• Knowledge of extrusion presses & production;
• Capable with use of die module within EPICS for data tracking;
• Capable of data entry in Excel.