Journeyman Tool & Die Maker: Prototyping & Maintenance

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Town of Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker to lead the design, fabrication, and maintenance of dies and related tooling.

You will diagnose equipment, manage tool room activities, and collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time, quality production. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in tool and die, Journeyman certification, and strong problem solving, communication, and reading drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tool and die design and making.
• Certified Tool and Die Maker -- Journeyman
• Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function
• Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns. Effectively communicate issues with OEM vendors and outside resources for rapid resolution of issues.
• Perform hands-on training for team members
• Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required.
• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.
• Prioritize, plan and coordinate the team's maintenance activities in absence of Team Leader
• Manages installation of new equipment.
• Establishes Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities based upon manufacturer recommendations.
• Establishes spare parts inventory for new equipment based upon manufacturer recommendations
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Ability to look at problem, identify solution, and implement

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Tools

AutoCAD

Mastercam X

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker to lead the design, fabrication, and maintenance of dies and related tooling.

You will diagnose equipment, manage tool room activities, and collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time, quality production. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in tool and die, Journeyman certification, and strong problem solving, communication, and reading drawings.