Team Leader Die Maintenance

YKTA; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA is seeking a Die Maintenance Team Leader to coordinate die maintenance operations on the plant floor. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in die processes, quality, and productivity.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, a background in die maintenance, and the ability to read drawings. PLC knowledge is a plus, and the environment is industrial with high noise levels.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or journeyman cert or 4 years related experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions with mechanical aptitude.
• PLC programming capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth operations in die maintenance.
• Provide leadership and technical support to the die maintenance dept.
• Inspect dies and fixtures, measure parts, and disassemble/assemble to spec.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Kaizen

Safety focus

Die maintenance

Education

2-year associate degree

Journeyman certification

4 years experience or training

Tools

Welding equipment

Milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

Summary/ Objective:Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods. Provide leadership and technical support to the die maintenance department.Essential Functions (but are not limited to):Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPECommunicate Group Leader’s direction to Team Members and work closely with department in the areas of safety and quality.Develop the capability of subordinates to become a self- reliant workforceDevelop & coordinate kaizen activities to achieve company KPI for safety, quality, productivity, cost and human developmentInterpret customer prints, engineering specifications, layout results and functional requirements.Lift dies using hoist or crane.Clean dies as needed.Polish, grind, and finish as needed.Weld, operating various welding equipment.Measure die parts using metric scale.Disassemble and assemble to design specifications.Wire limit switches.Report and document activities as needed.Fabricate items as needed.Operate milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.Regular attendance is required.Other Duties:Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:2- year associate degree in related field or Journeyman certification or 4 years equivalent work experience or trainingGood mechanical aptitudeAbility to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if requiredAbility to read and follow instructions.PLC programming capability is a plusPhysical Demands:Ability to lift up to 33lbs.Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.Able to traverse the plat facility.Environment:Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.EEO Statement:YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.