Tool and Die Maker / Machinist

Mitchell & Associates, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker / Machinist. The ideal candidate will possess a Tool & Die Maker certificate and have significant experience in tooling and machining processes. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, developing tooling, and ensuring safety protocols are met. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality products in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Tool & Die Maker certificate or equivalent.
• 5 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Good English communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical plant and equipment for production up-time.
• Develop dies, tools, and processes as required.
• Provide assistance to Junior Tool & Die Makers and Apprentices.

Skills

Good English Communication Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Trouble shooting for dies

Education

Tool & Die Maker certificate

5 years of related work experience or equivalent

Tools

Tool room and production equipment

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Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules; complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employee approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people and high quality products.

Our Mission is: Making Peoples Lives Better by;

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Being Positive contributors to our communities; and
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
  
  

Job Summary

• Maintain physical plant and equipment to ensure 100% production up-time.
• Maintain, PM and build robust tooling for equipment.
• Safety of all manufacturing equipment and facilities in the plant
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Tool & Die Maker certificate and/or equivalent 5 years of related work experience or equivalent
• Good English Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Thorough knowledge of blue print reading and interpretation
• Thorough knowledge of operating tool room and production equipment (grinding, milling, lathe)
• Possess good mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of GD+T
• Excellent trouble shooting for dies, cutting tools, (end forming, crimping and bending an asset)
  
  

Critical Success Factors

• Excellent attendance
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts and hours
• Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and team leader
• Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Systems Requirements
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
• Support Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
• Respecting and understanding of the Customer / Supplier relationship
• Professional and timely completion of tool room projects consistently
• Timely and organized response to tooling related problems that impact production requirements
• Must be willing to work other shifts or perform other duties/tasks that are of reasonable request by Management
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop dies, tools and processes as required
• To build replacement tools and dies for production use as required or internally capable
• Provide assistance, guidance and advice to Junior Tool & Die Makers and Apprentices as required
• Liaise with internal departments for design input, fabrication and modifications to tools and dies
• Ensure timely completion of repairs, new dies, tooling, fixtures etc., as required so production is not interrupted
• Ensure preventative maintenance program are done on tools and dies based on assigned schedules
• Trouble shooting of tools and record keeping of tool development and troubleshooting
• Follow MCPC when working on production concerns, complete paperwork to close protocols.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures as required
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping on work area and die parts at all times
• Follow company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job
• Any other duties as needed
  
  

Working Conditions

• Plant floor (PPE required)
  
  

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, support departments and management
• Overtime as required
  
  

Health And Safety Responsibilities

• Identify and report any hazard(s) in the workplace;
• Report any accidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost-time injuries, Occupational diseases or incidents;
• Use equipment, materials, and machinery only as authorized;
• Follow procedures and wear personal protective equipment as outlined in the health and safety manual
• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
  
  

Back-up Duties

• Perform other duties as required
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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