Tool & Die Maintenance Team Member (3rd Shift)

DENSO; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

On-site amenities

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville, TN is seeking a Die Maintenance Technician to ensure dies meet print specifications and tolerances, perform precision repairs, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will analyze repeat jobs, apply PDCA, collaborate with engineering and production, maintain logs, and uphold all safety and environmental standards while working with tooling and machining equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years die maintenance experience required.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, math and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Utilize measuring equipment (mics, calipers, bore gauges) to confirm parts meet specifications to +/-0.01mm.
• Operate conventional manual machining equipment to modify or repair parts to +/-0.01mm.
• Analyze, modify and optimize repeat jobs for maximum efficiency.
• Apply the PDCA process to identify process improvements.
• Perform proper repair methods including machining, hand work, and assembly of tooling components.
• Adhere to Denso safety rules on the plant floor.
• Support new product development with Production Engineering on die components.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production to implement kaizen and reduce downtime.
• Maintain detailed logs and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and industry standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Math

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize measuring equipment such as mics, calipers, bore gages, etc. to confirm parts and or components meet print specifications to tolerances of +/-0.01mm.

• May be required to operate all conventional manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, surfaces grinders, cylinder grinders, drill press, etc. to modify, make, or repair parts when needed to +/- 0.01mm and select appropriate tooling and setups to achieve acceptable results.

• Analyze, modify and optimize repeat jobs for maximum efficiency.

• Effectively apply the PDCA process to identify potential process improvements

• Perform proper repair methods including machining, hand working, and assembly of tooling components and perishable items to restore to an acceptable quality level.

• Completely adhere to all Denso Safety rules. This applies to performing work on all dies as well as daily interaction on the plant floor.
• Support new product development by working directly with Production Engineering to manufacture die components.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to implement kaizen opportunities and reduce downtime.
• Maintain detailed logs and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and industry-specific standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 or more years of related die maintenance experience required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instruction and display a high aptitude in blueprint reading, math, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritize work when necessary to best support Production in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision or direction and make sound, experience-based decisions.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and procedures.
• Display behavior which exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to accept change and communicate with leadership and coworkers effectively as needed.
• Availability for shift work, weekends, or on-call support as required by production demands.

Work Environment:

• PPE required and provided, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in designated areas.
• Fast-paced automotive manufacturing and testing environment.