Tool & Die Technician - 3rd Shift

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in Madison, WI,is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to maintain tooling for press equipment and fixtures, perform repairs, and ensure accurate documentation. The role involves reading drawings, fabricating parts, and troubleshooting tooling issues using CNC mills and surface grinders.

A pre-employment exam applies; 2nd shift may be required to meet production goals. Candidates should have a Journeyman Tool & Die background and be proficient with LOTO, MSDS awareness,

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40lb.
• Read and interpret tooling and fixture drawings for repairs and adjustments.
• Experience with maintenance of and troubleshooting of tooling and fixtures.
• Familiar with draw, progressive, and blanking dies and machining methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tooling for press equipment and fixtures used in assembly.
• Sharpen and fabricate shim sets for punches and dies.
• Produce replacement parts using lathes, mills, grinders per drawings.
• Read tooling drawings to perform repairs and adjustments and document work.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Fixtures repair

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die

Tools

CNC mills

Surface grinders

LOTO

CMMS

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of tooling for press equipment and fixtures for assembly equipment
• Sharpening and making shim sets for punches and dies
• Make replacement parts with laths, mills, grinders, etc. for tools, fixtures and equipment using drawings
• Ability to duplicate broken parts using no drawings
• Read and interpret tooling and fixture drawings for repairs and adjustments
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on tooling and fixtures
• Properly document work workers for recordkeeping in the CMMS
• Use 5-Why Analysis to determine root cause analysis for tooling and fixtures issues and develop countermeasures to eliminate future issues
• Complete work while abiding by all safety standards
• Look up and order parts
• Utilize all communication channels such as phone, instant chat, email, face to face
• Utilize equipment such as forklift etc. to perform tasks
• Train employees on procedures and techniques
• Housekeeping and workstation organization tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants must pass an entrance exam. The level at which one is hired (Technician vs. Mechanic) is determined based on educational requirements and experience.

Employees may be asked to work other shifts to assist with goals. 2nd shift hours are approximately 1:30pm - 9:30pm (M-F).

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Physical Abilities:

• o Ability to lift up to 40lb
• o Ability to perform body movements including reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, turning, bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and fine manipulation
• o Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day
• o Ability to work with fiberglass, plastic, glue, and insulation
• o Must be able to read and write accurately to document incoming/outgoing materials and supplies

Ability to use various hand and machine tools used in tooling and fixture work

Must be proficient in Lockout Tagout (LOTO)

Must be aware of Hazard Communication and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Ability to read tooling and fixture drawings

Familiar with the use of a CNC mills, surface grinders, and machining methods

Knowledge and experience in draw dies, progressive dies, and blanking dies

Experience with maintenance of and troubleshooting of tooling and fixtures

Preferred

Journeyman Tool & Die Certificate, equivalent trade school degree, or two years related machine shop experience.

Experience with a CMMS

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