Tool & Die Repair- 1st shift $29.25/hr

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Statesboro, GA is seeking a skilled mold repair technician to troubleshoot and repair die molds for production readiness. You will support operations by preparing, repairing, and maintaining molds, and you will use gauges to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include mold maintenance, logging work orders into SAP, welding and polishing as needed, and analyzing tools for improvement. Requires 1 year of direct experience, a high school diploma, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year direct experience in welding or mold repair.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and repair molds to be production ready.
• Perform mold preventive maintenance and coordinate with production scheduling.
• Accurately use gauges to check molds, fixtures and jigs.
• Log time in/out for each job and enter work orders into SAP.
• Weld and polish as needed; assist with tool alterations for life length.
• Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints

Fabrication

Teamwork

Windows

English

Education

High School diploma

Tools

TIG welding

H13 Tool Steel

Job description

Position Description

Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair die molds safely and to promote quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with and support Operations to ensure molds are production ready by preparing and/or repairing molds
• Perform mold preventive maintenance in coordination with production scheduling to minimize in-press failures and production run interruptions.
• Accurately use gauges, calipers, etc. to check molds, fixtures, and jig quality
• Properly log time in/operation time and time out for each job.
• Assist and communicate with key personnel regarding status of mold repairs
• Perform welding and polishing as needed
• Analyze and alter different types of tools for functional improvement and lengthening of tool life.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems & take appropriate corrective action
• Enter Work orders into SAP
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skill Requirements

• Capable of operating machinery (including welding equipment) to manufacture tooling used in die maintenance and repair.
• Possess basic blueprint reading skills
• Basic fabrication skills
• Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills to include, but not limited to, proficiency with Windows based computer software
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Competencies

• Experience with TIG Welding on H13 Tool Steel

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year direct experience

Certifications Preferred

• Forklift certification required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Statesboro

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