Journeyman Tool and Die Wire EDM

Amity Die & Stamping Company; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision metal fabrication firm in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Journeyman Tool and Die Wire EDM Technician. This role involves managing inspection procedures, addressing quality issues, and ensuring compliance with ISO requirements. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to work as part of a team. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Tool and Die Wire EDM experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of tool room equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection procedures and plans.
• Implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Coordinate quality communication among departments.

Skills

Tool and Die Wire EDM experience

Manufacturing experience

ISO compliance

SolidWorks CAD experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma and TMA certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Amity Die and Stamping is seeking an experienced Journeyman Tool and Die Wire EDM Technician to build and maintain a wide range of components for progressive, compound, and secondary dies. The Wire EDM Technician will prioritize and manage the workload of existing jobs in the tooling area. There is 1st shift availability with a minimum of 40-50 hours per week. This position reports directly to the Tool Room Manager.

Located in Lake Forest, IL, Amity Die and Stamping, founded in 1943, is a family-held, precision metal fabrication and stamping manufacturer that emphasizes quality products and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on innovative metal solutions using equipment and technologies to help customers achieve their product requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Originating and implementing inspection procedures and plans
• Managing PPAPs, FAIs, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, GR&R, and FEMA as part of APQP and NPI processes
• Directing customer liaison on quality matters involving Amity Die and Stamping (ADS)
• Receiving direct communications relating to quality problems from customer, purchasing, engineering, quality, customer service and sales personnel
• Assisting Director of Quality in addressing customer complaints, QR’s, CARs, and 8D reports within specified time frames
• Reviewing and initiating RMA, MR’s and Nonconformance Reports via Shoptech E2
• Implementing and ensuring proper corrective action
• Implementing and ensuring proper material dispositions and initiating material review actions as necessary
• Requesting Design and Manufacturing Engineering assistance when necessary
• Assuring incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality
• Creating and handling Non-Conformance Reports, disposition of nonconforming materials/products/parts, and recording cost of poor quality via Shoptech E2
• Initiating Quality Warnings/Alerts, Product Deviations or Waivers; following up with customers for acceptance/approval
• Initiating required layouts and overseeing inspection activities
• Administering follow-up on historical problems and notifying management of critical problem areas
• Interfacing with ADS suppliers on quality problems and collaborating with the supply chain team to resolve supplier-related issues
• Initiating CARs and 8D reports to suppliers and ensuring completion
• Surveying potential suppliers for quality capability
• Participating in ADS customer and auditor visitations; ISO lead Auditor experience is required
• Experience with CMM and/or Vision measuring systems (Micro-Vu); programming/operating Keyence IM-7000 series Digital Inspection (InSpec Metrology Software)

Required Skills & Knowledge

• High School Diploma and TMA certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of Tool and Die Wire EDM experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and operation of all tool room equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions per ISO requirements
• Good written and verbal skills in English; Spanish bilingual is a plus
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Ability to work as a team member and as an individual
• Dependable and punctual
• SolidWorks CAD experience is a plus