Senior Progressive Die Toolmaker - Stamping & Tooling

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Housing provided

Meal stipend

Relocation support

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions in Connecticut seeks a Journeyman tool & die technician to service production tools, fabricate tooling components, and mentor apprentices on pre-run maintenance and tool histories.

Role emphasizes collaboration with Senior Tool & Diemaker to implement new tools, maintain tooling inventories, and support Lean initiatives. Onsite role with potential overtime and relocation support as outlined.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and apply GD&T in production manufacturing.
• Progressive stamping background with practical shop-floor experience.
• Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and use of SPC in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Medical and Aerospace environments (ISO 13485 & AS9100).
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering; knowledge of Lean (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).
• Knowledge of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).

Responsibilities

• Service production tools in the press; perform thorough pre-run maintenance to ensure production readiness.
• Fabricate tools, tooling components, fixtures, and gauges as directed by the area supervisor or Senior Tool & Diemaker.
• Assist with apprentice training and follow established processes to document Tool History and Set-up information.
• Alert the Supervisor to required Machine Maintenance and Tool Maintenance on production tooling.
• Collaborate with a Senior Tool & Diemaker to introduce new tools into production areas.
• Help standardize tooling component inventory; assist as requested on the development and execution of tooling projects.
• Support department set-up associates in resolving set-up and in-run tooling issues.
• Support company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Fourslide projects.
• Alert Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.
• Meet quoted/job estimates for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.
• Adhere to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and maintain strong housekeeping practices.
• Contribute to Lean initiatives and project implementation.
• Provide assistance and instruction to other personnel as needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance; attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Work overtime when business needs require it.

Skills

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Tooling fabrication

Press setup

Tool maintenance

Lean (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S)

DFMA

Concurrent engineering

Quality engineering knowledge

WINTRESS Controls

Education

Journeyman certificate or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

WINTRESS Controls

Job description

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions in Connecticut seeks a Journeyman tool & die technician to service production tools, fabricate tooling components, and mentor apprentices on pre-run maintenance and tool histories.

Role emphasizes collaboration with Senior Tool & Diemaker to implement new tools, maintain tooling inventories, and support Lean initiatives. Onsite role with potential overtime and relocation support as outlined.