Tool and Die Tech 2nd Shift

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. in Sanford, NC seeks a Tool & Die Repair Tech to maintain and repair dies on the plant floor, perform welding, grinding, machining, and fabrication, and support line tryouts to ensure dies meet production needs.

Responsibilities include die modifications for surface quality and accuracy, logging daily activities, and working in a team to troubleshoot issues and carry out emergency repairs as they arise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tool and die maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with welding and machining on dies.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, grinding, operate cranes, machining, & fabrication on dies.
• Perform machining, finishing, assembly and tuning of dies.
• Support in line tryouts or line calls of dies.
• Carry out emergency repairs if any issues arise.
• Perform die modifications for surface quality and accuracy.
• Work in a team setting.
• Log daily book entries to communicate activities, issues, and progress of die work.

Skills

Tool & Die maintenance

Welding

Machining

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cranes

Grinding equipment

Die repair equipment

Job description

Description

Tool & Die Repair Tech

Job Summary:

The Tool & Die Repair is responsible for the daily maintenance, upkeep and repair all dies on the plant floor. Die Maintenance is required to maintain and care for the dies so that they are always in proper working condition.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform welding, grinding, operate cranes, machining, & fabrication.
• Perform machining, finishing, assembly and tuning of dies.
• Support in line tryouts or line calls of dies.
• Carry out emergency repairs if any issues arise.
• Perform die modifications for surface quality and accuracy.
• Work in a team setting.
• Log daily book entries to communicate activities, issues, and progress of die work.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience building and/or maintaining high volume casting (or stamping) dies, welding ability, and machining
• Experience in industrial maintenance and/or military experience
• Some electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Technical knowledge and skills in the following areas: Tool & Die, Welding, Machining
• Available to work any shift including overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdowns

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma is required.
• At least 5 years of work experience in tool & die maintenance required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.